I have a new release myself this week!
I have not read most of the new releases listed (although I always end up one-clicking a bunch as I prepare these posts LOL).
‘AB’ denotes audiobook and the Amazon buy link.
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TALINN (BADARI GLADIATORS BOOK THREE) by Veronica Scott
VS Note: A re-release with 15,000 new words including an epilogue!
Talinn was a genetically engineered senior soldier in his Badari Warrior pack until unscrupulous laboratory guards faked his death and sold him into slavery in the galaxy’s hinterlands. Purchased by a nomadic warlord and forced to fight in games for the amusement of the crowds, Talinn has endured through sheer strength of will. He sees no possibility of escape but a Badari never gives up until the goddess calls him to the afterlife. Bailey Kingsmere was a talented and ambitious entertainer on an interstellar cruise liner when her ship was destroyed in an accident. She escaped in a defective cryonic lifepod, which eventually drifted out of the Sectors entirely and crashed on a primitive planet. Superstitious locals decide to place her in the arena as a prize for a lucky gladiator. Talinn needs only one look to know Bailey is his fated mate. He’ll do whatever it takes to rescue her from the other fighters and claim her as his prize but how can he ensure her safety thereafter? Since he’s not human and has alien reptilian predator DNA which gives him extra capabilities, will Bailey accept him as a mate? And can they ever escape their desperate situation and find a way to freedom? TALINN is the third book in the Badari Gladiators Series and can be read as a standalone. A steamy romance with fated mates this story was initially published in the Claimed Among the Stars Anthology (no longer available), but has been expanded here with an additional 15,000 words.
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WHEN SHE’S PREGNANT: A RISDAVERSE NOVELLA by Ruby Dixon
Naomi has spent her entire profits from her farm’s yield for a fertility shot. She wants a baby to ease some of the loneliness of life at the edge of the universe. Unfortunately for her, the donor she had lined up can’t finish the job. What’s a lonely, ovulating human to do? This one heads to the Port Custodial office and asks for help from the military custodian on duty. Brawny but awkward Ainar isn’t sure why this human is insisting on needing his help for sleeping, but he’s happy to assist someone as delicate and pretty as the human colonist. And when he figures out what she really wants…well. Surely this is a dream come true. Amazon KU
DESIRED BY THE ALIEN BODYGUARD (WARRIOR MATES OF ZIVON BOOK 8) by Presley Hall
When technical failures force us to abandon The Oasis, I end up alone in an escape pod with a dashing Zivonian warrior named Raza. If our situation was bad to start with, it gets a whole lot worse when the pod malfunctions, separating us from the others and sending us hurtling toward the surface of the planet where we’d hoped to settle. The last thing Raza says to me before we crash is, “I’ll protect you.” But it’s only after we emerge from the wreckage that I realize how deeply he meant those words. With the two of us lost together on a strange new planet, he considers it his duty to act as my bodyguard—and when an alien creature’s attack leaves me blinded, I have to accept his help, no matter how much I hate relying on anyone. As we journey across the landscape together, though, something changes between us. I’m developing feelings for my protective alien bodyguard, every touch awakening a fierce desire within me. But can I find the courage to admit I’m falling for him? Or will the threats that loom on the horizon kill us both before I get a chance? AmazonKU
COMBUST (INFERNO FORCE OF THE DREXIAN WARRIORS BOOK ) by Tana Stone
The Drexian warrior is brooding and mysterious–and he’s claimed me as his tribute. When I don’t marry his nephew, I have no idea I’m still promised to Zoran’s clan. Imagine my shock when the dark and imposing alien informs me that he will be taking me as his tribute bride–and taking me back to the Drexian home world with him. The silver fox warrior isn’t like the brash young Drexians on the station. He’s intense and serious and a bit scary, and I can’t imagine being his bride. But it appears I have no choice. I’m bound to him, which means my life will be as the mate of an alien I barely know and can’t imagine falling for. Life on the Drexian home world is nothing like I expected, and I soon discover that our betrothal is not set in stone–or welcome by some in his clan. As political scheming and family secrets put us both in grave danger, can we learn to trust each other or will we be torn apart forever? AmazonKU
NAOMI: ALIEN SURROGATE AGENCY BOOK FOUR by Tasha Black
VS Note: This series of Tasha’s is very highly rated!
Bodyguard Gage Zeyr’n has been rewarded by his billionaire boss for a job well done. He and his canine partner are on an all-expenses paid week at the luxurious Midsummer Fertility Center, with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Gage to sire a child with the help of a Terran surrogate. Naomi Peterson has a hard life, but the opportunity to be a surrogate could turn things around. Her plan is simple: Get out of town before the evil company she works for finds out she’s a whistleblower. Carry a baby for an alien, whose seed will awaken her infertile womb. Come home with enough credits to start over. And finally have the family she longs for so desperately. But neither Gage nor Naomi can anticipate their instant, soul-deep attraction. Or how hard they will try to resist it. After all, she assumes that if he can pay for a week at the Center, he must be another corrupt billionaire, like the greedy monsters at her company. And when he hears where she works, he knows she’s a heartless corporate shark. Only Oberon, the powerful AI, and secret matchmaker, could have a hope of making them fall in love. And since they will be trapped in his version of paradise for a week, he’s going to do everything he can to get these two reluctant lovers (and one fierce canine) to realize they are meant to be a family. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
CLAW: COLONY: NYX #3 (INTERGALACTIC DATING AGENCY) by Demelza Carlton
When Claw’s friend calls in a favour, he can’t refuse. Besides, how hard can it be? All he has to do is show up at the Intergalactic Dating Agency’s speed dating event, take a look around, and he can be back at work in his bakery before midnight. Easy. Until he meets Frangipani. Expert pastry chef Frangipani (Franny to her friends) is everything Claw ever wished for. Beautiful, talented and downright magical when it comes to preparing baked goods, if fate had a mate in mind for him, it had to be her. Until the dark secrets behind the Intergalactic Dating Agency and Star Farm come to light. Amazon Kobo
BDAS: GALACTIC CYBORG HEAT SERIES BOOK 28 by Jessie Rose Case
He was losing his way. Failing. His diagnostic continually running in the back of his mind told of unknown issues it couldn’t identify. That was a problem. He was Cyborg. They knew everything, their onboard computer embedded in their brain made sure of that. It recorded everything since his birthing. But not this time and not for a while. Nothing seemed logical anymore. He’d fixed his parts as best he could a long time ago, using materials from other Cyborgs that he’d found dead and not able to revive. It was a reminder they were not infallible. Nothing seemed designed for him on this world and that was something else that was illogical unless his data was flawed too. It probably was….Parts didn’t work well, and he couldn’t fix them. Time streams were missing. He couldn’t remember how he got there or why. ..(more blurb on ebook seller page…) Amazon KU
GRIZ: GALACTIC CYBORG HEAT SERIES by Jessie Rose Case
Griz. He had little control when stirred. A Cyborg with his emotions turned off that still had control issues. It was his way. His DNA saturated with Bear. Grizzly, they’d told him. It’s why he’d picked his name. Always just below the surface. Ready to go to war. It made him one of the best on the battlefield. Undefeated. Their fight never truly over. Burying his emotions was the only way he could function. But that wasn’t working around the female. She was bleeding through his blocks. One sniff of her scent, her essence on the air and he wanted. The Bear in him wanted out. Wanted to Mate. Clawed at him to be free and that wasn’t going to be a good thing. He’d been watching the female on and off for three days. ..(more blurb on ebook seller page…) Amazon KU
THE SEVENFOLD HUNTERS by Rose Egal
VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note. Reviews mention space vampires….
There’s nothing hijabi alien hunter Abyan wants more than to graduate from Carlisle Academy and finally rid the Earth of aliens, the Nosaru. Everything is going to plan until the Nosaru kill one of Abyan’s squad mates. To make matters worse, the school admins replace her elite squad member with a sub-par new recruit, Artemis. Despite Artemis failing every test—and bringing the team down with her—their cutthroat instructors refuse to kick her out. Together Abyan, Artemis and the rest of the team unravel the mystery of why Artemis is actually there, what the Nosaru really want, and what Carlisle Academy has been hiding from them all.
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PRINCESS CLAIMED (RUTHLESS WARLORDS) by Alison Aimes
VS Note: A re-release, expanded and with a bonus epilogue, per the Author.
He’s shuttle grease and heavy lifting. She’s lace, luxury, and glittering jewels. He’s grumpy and closed off. She’s got a smile that could unite kingdoms. He’s a scarred, exiled convict. She’s a dainty angel with the air of a princess. They’re not just worlds apart. They’re separated by galaxies, circumstances, and expectations. But when she literally falls from the sky into his arms and their explosive chemistry erupts, he’s only got one objective . . . convincing her they’re perfect for each other. But first, he’ll have to help her remember who she is and why there are men trying to kill her.
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DEAD WOMEN DON’T TELL TALES (TALES OF THE UNDEAD AND DEPRAVED) by Adrian J Smith
Kill or be killed. A new start on life takes a deathly turn, and Jerry fights for her life. A recent release from a glorified prison system, Jeraldine Adelric wants nothing more than to live as legally as possible so she’s never sent back to Joab. As she buys her ship and works toward being an owner and proprietor, she also finds a potential new love in Arloa, an older woman, an aristocrat, and someone way out of her league. As her crew takes their first job, problems arise. Not only are they ill-prepared for the work, but the virus that rages through their planet hits her crew, and Jerry has to make a choice. Who will she save and who will she kill?
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LEO: GRIMALKIN NEEDS BRIDES #3 (INTERGALACTIC DATING AGENCY) by Sophie Stern
Leo has been dreaming of getting married his entire life and having someone he can love in spite of everything that’s gone wrong. He was never supposed to be a doctor.His plan had been to become a warrior or a fighter, but when he lost his tail in a freak accident, he knew he needed to choose a career path where he could hide. Being a doctor means he gets to focus on everyone else – no one looks twice at him. Tamara has been worried about her friends ever since they left Earth. Holly and Amena were both supposed to contact her, but they didn’t. Now it’s up to Tamara to make her way to Grimalkin and find out what’s happened to her best friends. She lost her leg years ago, so she knows she’s not going to be eligible for the bridal exchange, but there are other ways of getting to Grimalkin. When Tamara is caught stowing away on a bridal transport to Grimalkin, she’s given an impossible choice. Then she sees Leo, and she realizes that all bets are off. She wants him. Like, really wants him. But is Leo ready to love a human like Tamara? And is she willing to open her heart to the one person who could crush it?
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THE SCOUT’S TEMPTRESS (ONTERGALACTIC ALLIANCE SERIES BOOK 10) by Bella Blair
I will protect her against anybody, even my people, she is MINE! Scarlet: He saved me, he betrayed me only to save me again from an alien race. Can I trust him with my body and heart after what he did? Balda’Har: They said humans are evil, that their females would tempt me. But if Scarlet is an evil temptress, I will surrender myself gladly to her. And die for her if necessary. But first I need to win her love back. Amazon KU
THE ALIEN AND THE OB: GUARDIAN ALIEN (OUT OF THIS WORLD BOOK 8) by Ravyn Wilde
He did everything wrong… and finally got it right! Grace is all alone in the world, except for Baby, her Maine Coon cat. She would do anything to expose those poisoning the water supply in her state. But they know who she is and plan to kill her before she talks. Raptor is on a mission to help his fellow Guardian. His goal is to find the obstetrician and transport her (willingly or unwillingly) to the planet Megoth. Raptor ran from his Keeper’s ongoing rejection several hundred years ago. This time… He saved her life—she saved his soul. Amazon KU
THIEF OF JOY (ELATION WARS TWO) by L A Holloway
A petty pickpocket, a brilliant engineer, and a traumatized soldier too broken to fight.
Baldiri Trod already has a mate: Qwi’kikki, the brilliant Ska’hian Engineer who is working with him to adapt Ska’hian tech to Alliance vessels, but when a visit with their manufacturing partner K’ren Daku leads him to cross paths with a charming solaran woman named Cathy, Trod’s feelings are torn. Despite Qwi’s assurance (and even encouragement) that courting a second partner is acceptable, Trod has his doubts. Qwi’s people may be polyamorous, but Cathy’s are not. Would she be willing to accept a relationship with him if it meant she had to share his divided affections? Before he can learn the answer to that question, a horrifying truth about Cathy’s situation comes to light, and he is faced with a choice: go on as though nothing has changed, or risk everything to protect her from harm. The choice is obvious. Breaking Cathy out of Daku Headquarters and removing the deadly collar around her neck are the easy parts. Sheltering the abducted solaran under the same roof as his mate? That may prove more challenging. AmazonKU
THE STARS IN THEIR EYES (THE BROKEN STARS BOOK ONE) by Kristy Gardner
Calay and Tess’s love has kept them alive four years after the aliens decimated Earth. But when Calay finds herself fighting for her life and Tess missing, she hears death knocking. Banging, really. She has nothing. Scraps for food, the clothes on her back, no safe place for respite. And yet, she is determined to risk it all to reunite with the one woman she has ever loved. She only has one choice: she must find Tess. Reluctantly, Calay braves the new nightmares of a ravaged Pacific Northwest, alone. Thrust into the darkness, she is haunted by horrors beyond her imagination—alien executioners, a mysterious man, the rise of a sinister cult, and a shocking family secret that challenges everything she thinks she knows. ..(more blurb on ebook seller page…)
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THE IMMORTALITY THIEF (KYSTROM CHRONICLES BOOK ONE) by Taran Hunt
VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note. I’m just starting to read it (got hooked by the Look Inside) and enjoying it so far.
Refugee, criminal and linguist Sean Wren is made an offer he knows he can’t refuse: life in prison, “voluntary” military service – or salvaging data in a long-dead language from an abandoned ship filled with traps and monsters, just days before it’s destroyed in a supernova. Data connected to the Philosopher’s Stone experiments, into unlocking the secrets of immortality. And he’s not the only one looking for the derelict ship. The Ministers, mysterious undying aliens that have ruled over humanity for centuries, want the data – as does The Republic, humanity’s last free government. And time is running out. In the bowels of the derelict ship, surrounded by horrors and dead men, Sean slowly uncovers the truth of what happened on the ship, in its final days… and the terrible secret it’s hiding. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
WICKED CREATION (THE DESALIUM SERIES BOOK ONE) by A Vrana
Doctor Leilani Kāne is no stranger to death. Earth became uninhabitable many decades ago and now the human race is living on Mars, fighting to keep from going extinct. In a last-ditch effort to find a new planet to call home, she is assigned to a station on one they call Cerebrius 207. However, this new planet is deadlier than any she’s ever seen before. In the four years she’s been there she’s lost hundreds of lives, but her superiors won’t listen to reason and give up on a planet that seems insistent on killing them. With dwindling resources and a sickness plaguing the humans from an indigenous plant, she has no choice but to continue to save the lives she can. That is, until one fateful night…When she goes to investigate a mysterious sound coming from the clinic, there’s nothing there except some footprints that don’t look human. Next thing she knows, she’s somewhere she doesn’t recognize and thrown into a confusing world of aliens she never knew existed. Faced with the idea of being true mates to not just one, but four of them, she has to decide whether to go back to her human life, or stay and learn to live among strangers with new rules she doesn’t ever plan to obey. This is a stand-alone series. Each book will have a new coupling. Book One is a Why-Choose MMFMM.
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THE MOUNTAIN’S MATE (SALT PLANET GIANTS BOOK ONE) by Sara Ivy Hill
When Patrek, a giant Skarr alien, hires a human for a covert mission, he doesn’t expect a female to take the gig. Nor does he expect his long-dormant mating instinct to ignite for someone so tiny! When the heist goes awry and they’re forced to hide out together until the heat dies down, the close quarters reveal that, though they’re vastly mismatched in size, their hearts are a perfect fit. To escape with his freedom, Patrek must flee the city. But leaving her behind will break him. Can he convince her to join him in the mountains and take a monster as her mate? Amazon KU
HOW WE END (HOW WE SURVIVE BOOK ONE) by LM Juniper
VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note. Plus you know me and dystopian stories! I’m reading it too, pretty well done.
Jake didn’t think his night could get worse. Being dumped by his fiancée is bad enough, but when his train stops deep underground and zombies attack, things go from worst-day-ever to run-for-your-life terror. Liv is good at running, mostly from other people straight into a bottle of vodka. But as chaos erupts on the city streets, depending on others may be her one chance at survival. London is gone. The world has ended. In the chaos that remains, seven strangers fight to escape the city. If they survive the world ending, they might forge a new beginning. How We End is an action filled post-apocalyptic book with a character driven plot that explores how societal collapse forces ordinary people into extreme situations and reveals the lengths they’ll go to for survival. Amazon KU
ALL HALLOWS AIRSHIP (SEASONS OF SOLDARK) by Liz Delton
All Caz Coppersdown has ever wanted is to be a journalist for the Soldark Times. But the chances of her parents letting her pursue a breaking story are slim. Secluded after a childhood illness, Caz finally gets to leave Soldark for a trip to the country to her great aunt’s estate, but she quickly finds out there isn’t anything newsworthy there—unless you count her aunt’s upcoming All Hallows Eve soiree. Until the local airshow clashes with her aunt’s party plans—causing more than just pumpkins to be destroyed. When Caz meets one of the airship pilots and discovers something about her family’s past, Caz might have just found her big story. But she’ll need to dig for the facts quickly, because the constables are looking for a culprit, and old ghosts are making themselves known on this All Hallows Eve.
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THE GATES OF VALHALLA by Kaitlyn O’Connor
Kylee wanted to find proof that the giant Vikings of mythology actually existed. She did. They were still very much alive, however. Summoned by a colleague to examine a relic found in a melting glacier, Kylee finds something she hadn’t bargained on—the source of the myths about the Norse being descended from giants. These giants are very much alive, however, and they think their gods sent her to bring them luck in their upcoming battle. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
WRAITH (ROGUES OF THE ZATHARI BOOK 4) by Stella Frost
I was cursed from birth, but she could be my salvation. Born in a prison and forgotten by the Wayfarers, I’m not destined for a starbound mate like my idiot brothers. When I go home to rest and recuperate from a taxing treasure hunt on a radioactive planet, I’m just killing time until the next lucrative job takes me off-planet. Until I meet her. Naela’s fiery and smart and beautiful, and she hates me. Maybe because I threatened to shoot her the first time we met. But when the pretty human miraculously gives me a second chance, I have to wonder if the Wayfarers have a plan for me after all. And when she enlists my help in plotting a ridiculous – but brilliant – scheme to sweep a bunch of kids off of the same prison planet that haunts my memories, I take the deal. Scheming together gives me a chance to spend more time with her, but our relationship is delicate. She’s carrying heavy secrets and deep scars, and I know that one wrong move could destroy her. I’ve outrun the law and slain leviathans on forgotten worlds, but earning Naela’s trust is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. And in the end, her demons may be too big for me, but I’ll fight to the very end for her. Amazon KU
MERGED EVENT by M Garnet
Could she remain sane while she heard a voice in her head—while on another planet a Warrior wondered if he could still fight, when seeing visions behind his eyes, both after caught in terrific explosions. Antimatter had been controlled and was used for power of the spaceship that the scientist Nina remembered, when she woke up after the explosion. But being the only survivor of the crash, and deep in enemy territory was not her major problem. It was the voice on her head and the double vision in her eyes. As a Warrior who had spent his entire life fighting and protecting others, he had gone deep into enemy territory to cover the insertion of the technical people who needed to find out information on a new weapon. The explosion took out everything, all his people, all the buildings and even the ground, leaving a round hole in the ground. It also left him with a strange voice in his head and double vision of sights he didn’t understand. Had they both gone insane from the contact of Antimatter on two different worlds so far apart they weren’t even on each other’s star chart? Amazon Apple Books Kobo
RESISTANCE: MMF SCIFI ROMANCE ADVENTURE (SAGA OF THE BOLD PEOPLE BOOK THREE) by M D Grimm
Can a retired assassin be the savior his people need? How does a former assassin save his fellow humans from extinction? By allying them with mrrogs of course! But that’s easier said than done as humans are understandably distrustful and suspicious of sescurei, the official species of the InterGalactic community. Leopold must convince them that Mastrodai’s offer of alliance isn’t a trick, which means diplomacy, patience, and tenacity. Times like this make him grateful that he has two strong mates to lean on. And when it comes to understanding his own people, he’d be wise to follow Alex’s lead. Alex has been too long away from her family and is thrilled to see them again. But with reunions come old pressures, old doubts, and old wounds. She must negotiate who she was with who she is, while helping her mates and her colony come together with the shared goal of freedom. Mastrodai, meanwhile, finds himself in the minority for the first time in his life, and the constant hostility has him doubting the wisdom of their choices. But he’s devoted to his human mates and determined to see things through no matter the discomfort… or danger. Not everyone wants what Leopold and his mates have to give, and he needs to break through the resistance humans have built up after generations of degradation, humiliation, and fear. He must win his people’s trust, solve the riddle of his parents’ rings, and navigate the new complexities of his love life. Being an assassin was so much easier. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
DESTROYER’S CURSE (THE CODE OF THE KEEPER BOOK TWO) by Marie Andreas
VS Note: Not listed as a romance but a scifi release of note.
As a merc, Vaslisha Tor Dain had fought countless enemies and saved dozens of worlds. But now, trapped outside of the Commonwealth, she finds herself and her crew fighting—boredom. Vas and her crew left the Commonwealth to deal with some major issues—including trying to find what happened to the last Pirate of Boagada. The Pirate was an agent of the now dead Clionea nuns. To do that, they need a Keeper—a highly trained nun. Or in this case, a quickly trained merc. Stranded not only on the wrong side of the Commonwealth border, but on an abandoned space station, things aren’t looking good. An attempted attack on the Commonwealth has left Vas and her crew with no way to contact the rest of her people back on Home. And thanks to a dramatic destruction of the Traitor’s Folly, no ships will come near the space station to help. Boredom vanishes quickly, as Vas finds herself training to become this mystical Keeper the nuns need. Attacks from illegally created mechanical rats, exploding fuel, and a strange nanite invasion all make her long for the downtime—almost. Warships, space storms, and a five-hundred-year-old threat from inside the space station step things up and Vas now realizes they may be out of time to do what they need to do. There are those trying to destroy the universe, and the nuns who could have stopped the attacks are dead. Saving everything now rests on Vas and her crew. Amazon KU
MY PRETTY (STUPID) ALIEN by Zora Black and Hazel Fraye
Models have always been out of my league. But this one is out of this world. The rumors of stupid hot aliens were proved true when I met one by chance. But Kain isn’t just hot. He’s art on a canvas painted to perfection. And as a warrior-turned-model, everyone pales in comparison to his sculpted build and the power he exudes whenever he enters the room. It’s no wonder his fan base is as large as the Milky Way. And his list of enemies is just as big. And when those enemies decide that they have old scores to settle with Kain, they’ll use me to do it. My alien model is going to have to go back into beast mode. To protect something more valuable than just the galaxy. Our love. AmazonKU
HALLOWEEN BANG by S F Riley
Happy Halloween! Happy is what it was supposed to be. My favorite holiday started out with a broken coffee pot, a flat tire, and a “sorry but we need to downsize” meeting with my boss (now ex-boss). If all of that wasn’t bad enough, I just walked in on my boyfriend (now EX-boyfriend) making out with his old girlfriend at a Halloween party I helped plan! When did my life turn into a cliché of a country song? What’s next? He takes my dog? I don’t think so. Trying to duck out of the party unseen so I can spend my favorite holiday alone with my dog and a pint of cookie dough ice cream something catches my eye. Not something…Someone. Dark horns, dark eyes, and the most spellbinding shade of…purple? I think I just found something better than ice cream. A Monstrous Mistake Series – On Halloween night, the lines between fantasy and reality are blurred and the monsters have come out to play. Meanwhile, our human leading ladies are ready to celebrate the holiday in style – with some hot men in costumes. The only problem? They haven’t yet noticed that the fur and fangs on their sexy men are entirely real. Will mistaken identity lead to love, or have these women made a monstrous mistake? This book is part of a multi-author collaboration celebrating the spirit of Halloween and monster romance. Amazon KU
FOREVER, TIVA by Gail Smith and Linda Mooney
VS Note: Not a fan of the cover.
In a post-apocalyptic world, Tiva is running for her life when she stumbles across three survivors who save her from a horde of those things, whatever they are now. The creatures aren’t people anymore. They’re…infected. Struggling to find food, she soon realizes luck was on her side when Russ and his crew welcome her into the safety of their warehouse. It seems not many survivors remain in what’s left of the world, so they figure they’d do better to stick together. Besides, Russ hasn’t known the love of a woman in a long time, and he and Tiva immediately feel the connection. As the days pass, the crew takes turns keeping watch for the undead. Russ and Tiva vow to be there for each other should they get bitten. If the inevitable should happen, it wouldn’t be much of an afterlife, wandering aimlessly and killing innocent people. Will Russ and Tiva get their happily ever after? Or are they destined to be undead like the rest of the world? Amazon Apple Books Kobo
ALIEN HITMAN (ALIEN ABDUCTORS BOOK 7) by Calista Skye
He’s the most brutal assassin in the galaxy. And I’ve just ruined his hit. Kaila – He’s an alien, eight feet tall and as green as spring. He’s obviously from a predator species, all deadly fangs and furious determination. Now he drags me across the icy surface of the planet where his hit went wrong. Went wrong because of me. It wasn’t on purpose. I would be fine with him killing my owner, the bony orc-like alien that bought me at auction. I was his property, which is what Earth girls always are in space. But being this hitman’s hostage may not be much better than being his target. Because it looks like I might die. This snow planet is cold. And the way the guy looks at me with those burning red eyes, whatever he’ll do to me now, I can only hope it will be quick…Kraxitan – She is an absolute menace. I should kill her and get rid of all the problems she made for me. She ruined my most important hit ever. And worse, she saw my face. I’ve murdered for much less than that. This female is fighting me every step of the way. But killing females was never my thing. And killing Kaila… well, I’d prefer not to. She is quite shapely, with her round, soft features and exotic appearance. That fiery resistance of hers fires me up, too. Perhaps I can get my revenge in some other way. Amazon KU
DARK GUARDIAN (A LAND OF VELVET NIGHT BOOK ONE) by R L Olvitt
One goal, one galaxy, many peoples—the guiding principle of the Galactic Federation, the motto that has shaped the entirety of Species Integration Specialist Zara Khan’s career. The Federation doesn’t conquer planets. The Federation doesn’t force their enemies to submit, but when a hostile species from planet G5I2 attacks and destroys a human-run spaceship on its inaugural cruise of an unexplored star system, everything changes. Zara is sent to facilitate the integration of G5I2’s inhabitants into the Federation, but nothing about her mission proves routine. Zara has on-boarded countless new species through the years, but she’s never encountered a target quite like the Noalta. Half alien prince, half warlord, he sets her nerves on edge from the moment they meet. Zara will have to discover a way to broker peace with a man who…(more blurb on ebook seller page…) AmazonKU
THE DON’TS OF ZOMBIE HUNTING by Ashlynn Monroe
VS Note: Re-releases
Coralee Bradley is the only veterinarian in the small town of Davis, Wisconsin. Everything about Davis is tranquil, except for one thing — zombies. Coralee finds herself battling for her life against the same people she called neighbors seventy-two hours earlier. Injured, Sergeant Jordan Parks seeks refuge with an angelic redhead. When she becomes a threat to their safety there’s only one thing he can do — make love to her. One night of end-of-the-world passion will never be enough — if they survive. Emily Bradley saved her sister’s skinny ass from zombies. She survived when almost everyone she knows is dead. Now Jordan, her sister Coralee’s apocalyptic squeeze, has led them into a situation filled with chaos and death at Fort McCoy. It’s time for Plan B, and Yankee and Thad are just what the doctor ordered. Emily and Cora have lost their home, watched friends die, and found love. Still, they are unprepared for the decision that will change everything. Inside of them burns the salvation of humanity, if they can stay alive long enough to realize the cure. Everyone dies, but not everyone really lives. Amazon Kobo
X-CLAN THE ORIGIN (X CLAN SERIES) by Lexi C Foss
The compound walls have been breached. The Infected are upon us. There is no cure. Nowhere to hide. The only option is to run. Alpha Jonas is my sexy-as-sin guard. The one assigned to protect me from a world doomed by chaos and disease. Now he promises to escort me to safety. There’s just one problem. He doesn’t know that I’m an Omega. And not just any Omega. An Omega who is about to go into heat. I’ve spent my entire life hiding from my fate. But in our haste to flee, I left my suppressants behind. I can either accept the inevitable. Or take my chances with the Infected. Because once Alpha Jonas learns what I am…He won’t just knot me. He’ll claim me. AmazonKU
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VS: In honor of the release of book three in the Badari Gladiator Series, here’s book one KYDEN from the backlist (and don’t forget book two RENNYR as well!)
KYDEN: BADARI GLADIATORS SERIES BOOK ONE by Veronica Scott
Kyden is the top ranked gladiator in the Five Systems but he’s hardly there by choice. Unscrupulous guards faked his death in the lab where he was created and sold him into slavery in the galaxy’s hinterlands. He has no idea where his home is or how many years have passed since he was condemned to a life of endless combat. Kill or be killed is the rule and a Badari never gives up. He’ll fight to stay alive until the Badari goddess sees fit to decree his death.
Elara Vasclavian is the daughter of a senator, as far removed from the life of a gladiator as a noblewoman can be until through the machinations of a political enemy, she ends up in terrible jeopardy. Abducted and given to a group of drunken gladiators for their amusement the night before the games, Elara vows to put up a fight but there’s no real hope of saving herself. Until Kyden steps in, responding to the goddess’s commandment to protect those who are smaller and weaker. And discovers she’s his fated mate.
Rescued, Elara returns to her life of privilege but she can’t forget the man who saved her life. The gulf between their places in the Five Systems is unbridgeable, no matter how much Kyden longs for even a glimpse of her in the arena audience. No matter how much she feels the pull to be by his side. As matters stand, they cannot be together…Or can they?
KYDEN is the first book in a new series, spun off from my ongoing Badari Warriors series. Kyden is a Generation Five Badari whereas the main characters in the long running series are from a later time and are Generation Eight. This new series stands alone and you don’t have to have read any of the other books to enjoy this one. I couldn’t resist the temptation to tell a few other Badari stories, set in the galaxy’s Hinterlands, and who can resist gladiators?
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ARCHANGEL’S RESURRECTION (THE GUILD HUNTER SERIES BOOK 14) by Nalini Singh
VS Note: She’s one of my autobuy authors!
For thousands of years, the passion between Alexander, Archangel of Persia, and Zanaya, Queen of the Nile, burned furious and bright, seemingly without end. But to be an archangel is to be bound to power violent and demanding. Driven by its primal energy, Alexander and Zanaya fought as fiercely as they loved, locked in an endless cycle of devotion and heartbreak. It is only Zanaya’s decision to Sleep that ends their love story. Eons later, the Cascade of Death wakens them both. The passion between them a flame that yet burns, Alexander and Zanaya stand together in one last battle against the ultimate darkness. But even a warrior archangel cannot win every war. Alexander’s scream shatters the world as Zanaya falls, broken and silent . . . only to rise again in a miracle that may be a devastating curse. For is it truly the Queen of the Nile who has been resurrected? Only one thing is clear: This is the last beat of their passionate, angry dance. The final song for Alexander and his Zani.
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EXTRA VIRGIN GARGOYLE: MONSTER BETWEEN THE SHEETS by Honey Phillips
When Angie unexpectedly inherits a bookstore from her grandmother, she is determined to make it a success. Unfortunately, the somewhat unusual inhabitants of Screamer Woods don’t take kindly to outsiders, and her dream is in danger of failing. In a desperate attempt to make ends meet, she accepts a part-time job cataloging the library of the vast Gothic mansion on the edge of town. But the brooding gargoyle owner turns out to be even more fascinating than his collection. After the unfortunate incident that turned Alastair into his present form, he retreated into his inherited mansion. He has his books and his studies, and he tells himself that he doesn’t long for anything more. An unexpected encounter with the cheerful, curvy bookstore owner reminds him of everything he is missing. Even though he knows there’s no future for the two of them, he can’t resist the urge to have her close to him. After all, what does a monster like him have to offer her? AmazonKU
EARTH’S LAIR (EARTH’S MAGIC BOOK TWO) by Eve Langlais
I didn’t mean to unleash a curse. Not so long ago, I helped my BFF save the world from a horde of the undead. It was a pulse pounding, adrenalized adventure, but now it’s time to return to my true calling, farming, a task that takes an interesting turn when a recently plowed field reveals the entrance to an old tomb. Totally awesome. Almost as spectacular as the guy who shows up from the Cryptid Historical Society to document the discovery. Less fun? The jerk who broke my heart is back in town. If he dares to come near me, I will give him a piece of my mind right after a well-aimed kick. Life is anything but boring as I juggle two men, the strangest dreams, and a pajama wearing goat who isn’t acting like her usual self. And it might be my fault seeing as how I accidentally triggered a curse.
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ACCIDENTAL QUEEN: A MIDLIFE FAIRY TALE by Kristen Painter
VS Note: From SEPT 30
Sparrow “Ro” Meadowcroft is about to get the promotion she’s always dreamed of – curator of the museum where she works. She loves old things and the history that surrounds them, so when a patron leaves some items to the museum, Ro is eager to dig in. The sword in the stone that comes with those items is clearly a joke. A well-made but obvious replica meant to be a conversation starter. Why anyone would think that belonged in the museum is beyond her, but she can’t resist taking a crack at it and finding out if she’s the chosen one. And as it turns out…she is. Amazon AB Kobo
A MIDNIGHT REQUIEM: THE GHOSTLY HOUR by Various
When doors creak in darkened chambers and eerie sounds echo through the corridors. When the distant sounds of church bells signal the midnight hour — that is the time when spirits dwell, singing their spectral requiem for lost loves and beckoning the living with ghostly fingers… join us, join us….Welcome to A Midnight Requiem: The Ghostly Hour! Love haunted houses, ghostly graveyards, and spooky fun? Sixteen of your favorite historical romance authors have come together to bring you a collection of ghastly delight and spectral passion. Enjoy haunting love stories that will have you reading them again… and again. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
ASH AND SNOW: THE CURSE OF THE WHITE THRONE (CURSED KINGDOMS BOOK 1) by Silvana G Sanchez
You thought Snow White was the victim…Maleath Snow is on the run. The king is dead, and the Evil Queen is not at all pleased. When the king met his end, Snow’s conviction never wavered, for the times are dark and justice must be stolen. Now the Evil Queen must die too. To reclaim the White Throne, Snow will need the help of the Seven, a posse of mercenary mages with a secret hideout in the woods. Her search will lead her to meet Ashton Thorne, Prince and heir of the kingdom of Thornwood Hall. Together, Snow, Ash, and the Seven will embark on a dangerous adventure to defeat the Evil Queen. As the last flame of hope is extinguished, darkness calls for desperate measures to be taken. Will Snow’s claim to the White Throne prevail?
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NOT SO THANKS IN ADVANCE (MMM MONSTER ROMANCE) (WARTS AND CLAWS BOOK 3) by Clio Evans
It’s just another Monster Monday…Billy expected many things to happen— but getting into an elevator with the omega he’s been stalking and seeing an invisible tentacle monster for the first time wasn’t one of them. Charlie is an invisible tentacle monster who never believed he could be seen or loved. Jaehan is an omega witch who recently escaped a bad situation and is just trying to settle into his new job. After meeting in the elevator, passions arise, and souls connect. When Billy and their boss are kidnapped, the Warts & Claws office will have to pull together and fight against the monster trying to ruin their lives. Can Billy, Jaehan, and Charlie live to see another Monday without sacrificing what they have found? Amazon KU
FROST CLAIM (DEMONS OF FROSTERIA BOOK ONE) by Elle Beaumont and Candace Robinson
Sometimes, the beauty does claim a beast. Aeryx is a warrior in Morozko’s army, yearning to destroy those who brought ruin to his home. But when duty brings him to the human world, he encounters a problem. An intoxicating problem he wants nothing to do with. A problem he can’t resist. Noel has rebelled for most of her life, and college is doing nothing to change that fact. Until one sorority night, when she witnesses the unthinkable and stumbles upon a monster from another realm. A monster who makes her question everything. Including her desire for the beast. AmazonKU
IN GOOD TIME (THE SIREN ISLAND SERIES BOOK 7) by Tricia O’Malley
It’s time to remove her crown. Aurora was raised to lead, with the expectation that she will one day become ruler of the Mer of Triste Island. There’s just one problem. Nobody’s bothered to ask Aurora if she wants to be queen. Chafing at the confines of her role, Aurora risks everything for a chance at a new life. Ready for adventure, Aurora washes up on Siren Island at the feet of one very bewildered video-game designer. The clock is ticking before the Royal guards find her, and Aurora is determined to experience everything that life on Siren Island can offer. Including Nathan. Nathan can’t believe his eyes when the most gorgeous woman he’s ever seen in real life walks out of the ocean and asks him for a kiss. From the moment he meets Aurora, his life is turned upside down. Painfully shy, with a heart of gold, Nathan finds himself torn between falling for Aurora and protecting the seemingly naive beauty. It isn’t long before her past comes calling, and Aurora is forced to make a choice between her people and the only man who has ever seen her for who she truly is. Can she have it all–or will Aurora choose duty over love? Amazon KU
HAUNTING CHAOS: HOLIDAY RBMC TONOPAH, NV by Nikki Landis
VS note: Author states there’s a paranormal twist.
My luck has run out. Everything that I thought I was, all that I had, has been ripped away. My ol’ lady is gone. My club is at war. And my enemies? They’re closing in. I’ve got nothing left. The only thing keeping me from unleashing Hell is my daughter and the young woman who stepped up, caring for her when I couldn’t. Skyla is a club girl, a piece of property for the MC. She’s not an ol’ lady. But when my grief is too much, and I can’t function—she’s there. When I can’t breathe because I’m consumed with vengeance, she’s the only voice that brings me back from the darkness. I shouldn’t want her. My heart is gripped by rage, overcome with bitterness. All I care about is unleashing the monster within. The Reaper craves bloodshed, retribution, and DEATH. But he craves Skyla too. This Halloween, I’m letting him free to embrace the madness, the carnage. The CHAOS. I’ll become the grim Bastard I’ve always hidden until now. And then I’ll take what I want and to Hell with the consequences. AmazonKU
DIE WITH YOUR LORD (BLUEBEARD’S SECRET BOOK 4) by Sarah K L Wilson
With her beloved dying in her arms, a last bargain with a tricky Wittenbrand her only hope of saving him, and the very world itself crumbling to bits around them, Izolda must face Death himself in her bid to turn the tables on her enemies in this deadly game of crowns and finally win a place for her husband … and herself. But how can she possibly defeat her enemies when she is mortal and they are not, she is fragile and they are powerful, they wield magic and weapons and all she has is her common sense and a talking severed-head ally? To finally bring this to an end, she will have to tap every resource, win every throw, and puzzle out every riddle before her time runs out. It’s the fairytale to end all fairytales, and Izolda is the one girl who might finally force a happy ending. If she can just outlast them all. Amazon KU
WOLF AWAKENED (WOLF UNDERGROUND BOOK 2) by JJ King
When I went undercover at the Royal Fang Casino to bring down the Sullivan family Kingpin, the last thing I expected was to run into the wolf who’d claimed my soul, then rejected me. But fate has a funny way of bringing soul mates together sometimes and the doctor who saved me from being sold to the highest bidder turned out to be the son of the Kingpin I was trying to take down. Turns out he rejected me to keep me safe, away from the darkness of the wolf underground. Which would have worked, if I hadn’t been dead set on reigning justice with a touch of revenge down on the people who scarred me for life. My plan would have worked, too… except I discovered a deadly secret while undercover. The Sullivans aren’t the bad guys I thought them to be. If they go down, the real bad guys will be unleashed to reign hell down on the wolf underground. It took me months to build a case against them and moments to realize how wrong I was about them. But the Wolf Special Services still see the Sullivans as the big bad and will stop at nothing to bring them, and me, down. The precarious balance the Sullivans have been maintaining for years has just come crashing down. We won’t let the law stand in the way of our mission. Too many lives are on the line. Either we win against the Antonovs or we all end up dead—either way, the ends justice the means and we’re willing to pay the price for justice. Amazon KU
LORD OF LEAVES (WILD HEART BOOK TWO) by Nazri Noor
Lochlann Wilde is a true summoner at last, earning his Crest, the admiration of his peers, and a hunky fae prince in one fell swoop. With the headstrong Prince Sylvain at his side, Locke is finally ready to walk in his father’s legendary footsteps. And to collect his inheritance, too, except for what he finds in the family vault. No one said anything about a fast-talking familiar. They certainly never mentioned a dragon. But deeper danger awaits. Sylvain and Locke must untangle the twisted curse threatening to strangle all life, first in the Oriel of Earth, and now in the Oriel of Air. They must face the Withering. AmazonKU
THE LADY AND THE RABBIT (THE SHIFTER SEASON BOOK 7) by Laura Greenwood
Denise Foxe doesn’t have the same interest in the Season as her sister does, she’d much rather read a book than dance with eligible suitors. When she meets a handsome rabbit shifter who seems to share her interest in reading, she finds herself willing to break all of society’s rules in order to spend more time with him. Can they continue their affair without risking getting caught? The Lady and the Rabbit is a paranormal Regency romance with fox and rabbit shifters. It is a Shifter Season short story. It has an m/f romance and is Denise and George’s complete story. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
THE CUPCAKE WITCH (BROOMSTICK BAKERY BOOK 1) by Laura Greenwood
If there’s one thing Oakley loves more than baking with magic, it’s romance, even if she’s never found Mr Right. Justin wants his sister’s wedding to be perfect, the only problem is that the cupcakes have magically gone wrong. Luckily, the enchanting baker behind them is willing to fix the problem. Working together only reveals that there’s something more between them, but can Justin and Oakley manage to make it work? Amazon Apple Books Kobo
MULLED CIDER AND NO ONE IS WISER (CAULDRON COFFEE SHOP BOOK 5) by Laura Greenwood
With the threat of the Sect lingering around every corner, it’s a race against the clock for Willow and Azíl to keep themselves safe and unravel the secrets of his curse. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
DIRT-STAINED HANDS, THORN-PIERCED SKIN by Tabitha O’Connell
A queer, Beauty-and-the-Beast-inspired novella – Heron thought ey wanted to be with handsome, charming Tiel—but the relationship hasn’t quite lived up to eir expectations. With Tiel’s confidence comes a tendency to be overbearing, and now he wants Heron to leave eir farm life behind and move to town with him. And Heron can’t figure out how to explain to him that ey doesn’t want that. When an accident strands Heron’s mother at a castle rumored to belong to a family of mages, Heron rushes off to make sure she’s all right—only to find the castle occupied by a single man who isn’t a mage at all. Prone to hiding behind his long mess of hair, the mysterious Theomer possesses a long-neglected, semi-magical garden. A job tending it is Heron’s perfect opportunity for some time away from Tiel while ey decides what to tell him. Heron did not plan to be drawn in by Theomer’s attentive gaze and understated sense of humor. But as an undeniable bond forms between them, ey’s soon going to have a much bigger choice to make. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
STOLEN BY THE SHADOWS (SOMBRA DEMONS BOOK TWO) by Sarah Spade
What if your imaginary friend was real? Then again, Nox was never as imaginary as he was supposed to be, and while I thought of him as my friend, he watched over me because he knew we were meant to be more than that. He knew that we were fated. Me? I had no freaking clue, but that made sense. The last time I saw him I was twelve. He was a shadow monster that kept me safe. But, like all imaginary friends, he was just gone one day. And, as I grew up, I forgot all about Nox. He never forgot about me. Fifteen years later and he’s still as much a protector as he always was. When I’m stalked by an ex who just can’t accept that we’re over, Connor isn’t the only one who likes to hide in the shadows. Too bad for him that Nox is the shadows. He’s changed, though. My old imaginary friend is wrapped in golden chains, his shape unlike any he ever showed me before. He’s big, and he’s fierce, and he saves me from Connor only to take me for himself. And I… I’m kind of okay with that. Amazon KU
BOUND BY BLOOD (THE ALLIANCE BOOK NINE) by Brenda K Davies
Forced to deal with the aftermath of her parents’ murders, Caro isn’t expecting an ambush of Savages—or salvation to come from a man as frightening as the monsters hunting her. Determined to destroy the demons, Saber realizes his mission is over when he learns that Charles, the man who could help him, is dead. However, Charles’s daughter might be the key to saving them… if only she would reveal her secrets. Two things could save Caro and Saber as they battle the monsters stalking them: her unique ability and his burning desire to kill. But as they grow closer, they might not have to worry about the Savages… they may just destroy each other. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
BEING NAUGHTY WITH THE VAMPIRE by Marie Mason
VS Note: From SEPT 27
When her grandmother passed away, Sage Montgomery promised her father she would take care of her estate. Her drive to North Carolina took a horror movie turn when she found herself stranded on the side of a mountain, a storm looming on the horizon. And just like in the movies, a tall, dark, and mysterious man appeared to rescue her. A stranger who instantly set her body on fire. Vampire Marcus Dulcan had roamed the earth for more years than he cared to remember. On a whim, he’d settled in the small county of Transylvania, deep in the North Carolina mountains. There, he’d been determined to live his life building homes where couples could raise a family and grow old together. Something he knew he would never have. Then, late one night, he discovered that fate had not abandoned him when it sent a gorgeous, curvy woman his way. But, there was more than one force at work as these two lovers soon discovered. Amazon KU
THE SCRATCH DAUGHTERS (THE SCAPEGRACERS BOOK 2) by H A Clarke
It’s been a wild year for Sideways Pike. After forming a coven with the three most popular girls in school and developing a huge crush on a mysterious stranger named Madeline, Sideways’ Halloween was ruined by finding out that Madeline wasn’t trying to make out with her, but to steal Sideways’ specter, the force that gives witches the ability to cast magic spells. From Madeline’s perspective, it’s not her fault: after a doomed relationship with one of the creepy near-identical Chantry Boys turned into a witch hunt, they took her specter, so, really, she’s only borrowing Sideways’ until she can recover her own and punish the Chantrys. The specter-less Sideways is in a horrid, distracted mood, unable to do magic and with part of her consciousness tied to Madeline’s, on the lam as she uses Sideways’ specter to hunt Chantrys…(more blurb on ebook seller page…) Amazon Apple Books Kobo
HUNGERED BY THE ORC HERO (MATES OF THE BURNING SUN CLAN BOOK 8) by Celeste King
My body is the only thing I have. I won’t let anyone take that from me, too. In the Burning Sun Clan, human women are supposed to be safe. But there is a different kind of predator preying on us.
An orc playboy who is determined to make use of all the girls on base. And his name is Vhala. He pursues me relentlessly, though I’m not interested. Until his kind heart starts to show through.
Slowly, I see that there is more to him than meets the eye. But he’s sent out to battle before I realize it. His absence makes me see what I stand to lose, and I realize I was wrong. But now I’ve seen the one thing he keeps hidden away. It’s something that is mine. Only mine. His heart. Will I have a chance to share it with him? Or will we have missed our chance? AmazonKU
DANCING WITH DEMONS (MONSTER’S PROP[ERTY BOOK ONE) by Celeste King
I was meant to be a toy for my three demons. Instead, I became the mistake they’ll never regret. Humans tormented me my entire life on Protheka. I was starved, beaten, isolated. Until a demon rescued me and brought me to a new home. Now, I find myself at the mercy of three monsters, each brutal and terrifying…and eager to please me. They treat me better than any of my own kind did. They look fearsome, but I’m not afraid of them. I know their monstrous features can provide me with more pleasure than any mortal could. They’ve claimed me, made me theirs. And there is nothing else I want to be. Until I learn why I was really brought here. Will my demons fight for me? Or will they follow the commands of their King? I have only one thing strong enough to sway them to my side…My love. Amazon KU
THE ROGUE CROWN: A NOVEL (THE FIVE CROWNS OF OKRITH BOOK THREE) by A K Mulford
Determined to uncover who killed the Western Queen, fae warrior Briata Catullus sets out on a mission to defeat the witch hunters and safeguard her princess. But when she arrives at the Western Court, things are even worse than she feared. The icy reception from the fae is the least of her problems—they’ve heard the prophecy that Bri will seize the crown from its sovereign, and the last thing they want is for her to usurp the throne. No, the witch hunters are out for royal blood, and it will take everything Bri has to keep them at bay. It doesn’t help that, still grieving the loss of her mother, Princess Abalina Thorne is reluctant to allow Bri into her confidence, only agreeing to let her serve as one of her guards at the behest of the princess’ cousin. As the threat of the witch hunters grows, they find themselves thrown together, working closely to uncover the secret plot of their enemies. Along the way, the princess realizes that Bri is one of the few people she can trust. But Bri is determined to forge her own path and prove the prophecy wrong, not letting the beautiful Lina distract her from defeating the witch hunters. She has a duty to the princess, a duty to the Western Court, and a duty to her own destiny. But what about the duty to her heart? Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
TWISTED AS A PRINCESS (LORDS OF GRIMM BOOK THREE) by Kendra Moreno
Rapunzel has lived inside her tower for too long, but she’s never been trapped. When a strange demon comes knocking on her stone, she’s forced to leave the comfort of her home to figure out what’s going on in Grimm. Instead of the once bustling world she expects, Rapunzel finds it empty except for death, decay, and a cowardly Frog King. When The Huntsman finds Rapunzel spouting twisted declarations in the Frog King’s castle, he can feel the death that lingers on her lips. The Mad Princess gets under his skin in a way no one has before and her beauty can’t dampen the clear hostility she elicits in him. He doesn’t want anything to do with her, but he has to admit Rapunzel is an asset for the coming war even if her very presence threatens his sanity. Now, Snow White has staked her claim and Grimm will need all the help it can get. Two souls must fight who they were made to be, but to do so could destroy the very fabric of this world. It will take every power to stand against the rising threat, but one thing is certain. The Lords must rise or Grimm will fall. There is no other way.
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MY HOT BEST FRIEND IS AN IRISH VAMPIRE (THE MORRIGAN BROTHERHOOD BOOK 1) by Roxie McClaine
Bend the knee. Take the Oath. Live forever. South Boston, 1970. When Leigh Austen’s husband died in the jungles of Vietnam, her world collapsed. But two Halloweens later, she’s ready to begin living her life again — starting by making amends with a longtime friend. Charming Dublin expat Michael Kelly runs the most popular Irish pub in Southie. But no crowd of high-tipping revelers has ever been as welcome a sight as that of Leigh walking through his door. Hiding his heart — and his bloodlust —from her was difficult enough when she was married. Now? It’s impossible. But mysterious deaths have the whole city spooked, and when Leigh is the next to be attacked, Michael’s act of protection reveals his secret: he’s the leader of a clandestine order of vampires, the Morrigan Brotherhood. As Leigh steps into the world of the supernatural, she is forced to confront issues of power and politics that threaten to disrupt more than the vampire order…and has Michael always been this hot? AmazonKU
SAMHAIN CROSSING (SHORT PARANORMALS BOOK 3) by Tracy Cooper-Posey
On the ancient Celtic feast day of Imbolc, a mysterious, but empty, box is discovered, built into a wall of a first century structure in the ruins of Carn Euny in Britain. Itching for distraction, the dig team drop a note into the box, and the next morning find an answer written in ancient Latin. Dig director, Doctor Daria Caitini, declares the response a hoax, but when more and more letters arrive on each successive Celtic feast day, Daria finds herself drawn into corresponding with the writer, a first century druid called Cadfan, who is hunted by the Romans, and who recognizes her dedication to her work and her essential loneliness, too.
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A RAKE OF HIS OWN (STARIEL BOOK 5) by AJ Lancaster
Marius Valstar doesn’t know which is worse: the dead body in his greenhouse or the naked fae prince on his desk. The only rakes of interest to Marius are garden tools. Not fae princes. Certainly not the arrogant, selfish fae prince he has the misfortune to have a history with. But when Prince Rakken turns up naked and bleeding in Marius’s college the same day a body appears in his greenhouse, scruples must take second place to solving a murder that could unravel the delicate balance between humans and fae. Marius’s own developing magical powers are more hindrance than help – as is Rakken’s bloodied past. Forced to work together, they must forge an uneasy alliance if they are to track down the killer. But how can Marius trust the man who represents everything he’s trying to avoid? Amazon KU
GARRETT’S DESTINY (DARK PROTECTORS BOOK 15) by Rebecca Zanetti
Love and danger . . .For most of his life, Vampire-Demon Garrett Kayrs, nephew of the King of the Realm, has carried a heavy mantle of responsibility with ease and control. Fate declared him heir to the throne, Fortune marked him with the power of the mysterious circle of Seven, and Chance promised more surprises to come. Nothing deterred him from his path. Until the nightmares began—agonizing dreams of having a female, the female, his mate, on the back of his motorcycle—only to have her torn away from his protection. He feels the menace around her, the danger she’s in, and he can’t rest until he finds her . . .Duty and desire . . .Destiny Applegate bears the weight of her name with a respectful balance of fear and purpose. She has been given some direction, but not nearly enough to truly understand her duty, what she was born to do. Even as a child, she had a sense of him. The him, her mate. A dream moment or two with him that might have saved her—or possibly cursed her. So now, when he finds her, she has no choice but to jump on the back of his bike and do her best to hold on until she discovers her path—even if that means ending his. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
TWINNIN AIN’T EASY (WEARS VALLEY WITHCHES BOOK 2) by L A Boruff and Lorraine Cooke
Things are topsy-turvy in Wears Valley, and Lela and Mae must get to the bottom of it all before someone ends up dead… or worse. After barely saving their Aunt Bertha’s life, Lela and Mae know their time is limited to find the attacker. But magical happenings start making local headlines. They can’t help but get involved, and in the process, they discover a whole community of witchy friends who are just as stumped as the twins are about magic suddenly appearing in the mountains again. And now there are any number of suspects. Could it be the handsome nurse, George? Lela says no, but Mae isn’t convinced. Lela suspects Mae’s new professor friend. He seems all stuffy and reserved at first, but Mae soon discovers just how hot things can be under the surface. Bertha is just glad to be alive, and together with her and Harriet, the twins discover more about their heritage, their bond as twins, and their future. Amazon KU
MONSTERS MATCHMAKING (MIDLIFE MAGIC DATING SERVICE BOOK 1) by L A Boruff and Daphne Moore
The magical dating service knows best… Right? We can only hope. Andromeda is sick of being used in relationships. She’s smart and talented, and scares more men than a vasectomy without anesthesia. Working for one of the top PR firms around, she gets to see how terrible people are on a daily basis, and she’s over it. Now that she’s over forty, she was all but ready to give up on love. As a last ditch, she agrees to give an exclusive dating agency a chance, but only because her best friend recommends it to her. What’s the worst that could happen? Another failed, short-term relationship won’t kill her. Probably. Bran de Clare, Monster King. His people have long been trapped in another dimension, but Bran is determined to find a place for them in the modern world, and do whatever it takes to fix the violent and cruel reputation that has plagued his kind since their banishment. Both Andromeda and Bran soon realize factions in both of their worlds want to destroy any hope of a peaceful reunion of the so-called monsters to the human world. The human scientists will do anything to keep the knowledge of magic a secret. Monster rebels work against Bran day and night in an attempt to take over the worlds. Both of them. Bran and Andromeda must overcome their vast differences to come together and save their worlds. If they happen to fall in love along the way? Alls the better, but neither see that happening any time soon. Amazon KU
LORD OF SILVER ASHES (ROWAN BLOOD BOOK TWO) by Kellen Graves
Silence. Restraint. Disgrace. After two weeks in the attic of Danann House, Saffron anticipates the moment he can finally be reunited with Prince Cylvan–but that day is unexpectedly marred by a visit from Headmistress Elluin, who doesn’t believe Saffron was the one to perform magic in Beantighe Village in the attempt to save Berry. Saffron will be expected to prove it; if he can’t, every other human he loves will be arrested and executed for arid practice and conspiracy. While slowly crushed beneath oppressive walls, rules, and oversight, Saffron must find glimmers of opportunity between hunts in the woods, maintaining the house he’s tied to, desperation to be close to Cylvan, and uncovering any arid resource he can get his hands on. But as horrible truths surrounding Lord Taran come to light, Saffron struggles to find hope beneath the weight of his burdens. However, Saffron knows secrets are kept for a reason. The more he uncovers, the more he understands. Whether it be Taran mac Delbaith or the cruel history of Morrígan Academy, perhaps exhuming centuries of buried blood is exactly what he needs to protect the people he loves most. AmazonKU
OGRE MY DEAD BODY (MONSTER BETWEEN THE SHEETS) by Violet Rae
Can the curvy redhead with a dark past teach the growly ogre with a broken soul that even “monsters” deserve to be loved? Gregor – I’ve been alone for a long time, living a solitary existence in my cabin in the woods. My dream of falling in love and raising a family turned to ashes following the accident that turned me into a monster. What woman would want a future with a hideous beast? But when I rescue a beautiful redhead in peril, my heart and soul scream: mine. Arya’s emerald-green eyes and delectable curves spark desires I thought were long dead. She doesn’t look at me with fear or disgust, and her soft touch makes me believe we’re the only two beings in the world. Arya is my salvation, but I know we can never be together. A woman as loving and innocent as Arya deserves far better than a monster like me. Arya – When I accidentally kill a man, I flee into Screaming Woods. But I never expected to escape one monster only to run head-first into another. I’m alone, injured, and desperate, and I’ve heard the terrifying rumors of the beastly beings that live in these woods. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine my rescuer would be … an ogre? Despite his growly demeanor, Gregor carries me protectively to his cabin in the woods and gently tends to my injuries. Our bond extends beyond physical appearances, but can I convince my possessive ogre that his heart is pure, and the real monsters are those still hunting me down? Amazon KU
ORC ME BABY ONE MORE TIME: THE MONSTER BETWEEN THE SHEETS by Ava Ross
Can fake dating the town’s orc blacksmith turn into something real? If I don’t find a date for my grandmother’s weekend birthday bash, my mother plans to set me up with the relative of a friend who has to be ninety. No thanks. On the spur of the moment, I ask the town’s orc blacksmith I’ve been crushing on for months to go with me. Gunner agrees, and before I know it, we’re sneaking away from Grannie’s bash to steal a few kisses. Finally, I’m getting to know this sweet, shy blacksmith I’d do almost anything to date for real. After Grannie’s weekend event ends, I figure I’ll go back to admiring Gunner from afar. But it turns out he’s no longer faking. Amazon KU
A CLEVER CATNAPPING (A WITCH SHIFTER COZY MYSTERY BOOK THREE) by M L Bonatch
When familiars start disappearing, as a witch who can shift into a cat, this mystery is personal. Something is very wrong on Witchteria Lane, and it’s not just the ridiculous everyday shenanigans of rogue elderly witches. Two cats have gone missing, and new familiars have stopped arriving. This mystery is more significant than the disappearing cats. A witch without a familiar isn’t as powerful. Is one of the witches seeking to steal the magic from the others? Investigating forces my cat Olaf and me to suspect everyone. We must use our amateur sleuthing skills outside the protected area of the Witchness Program. To make it more difficult, a toad is our only help—but that’s a whole different problem. Answers to long-held mysteries are revealed—Why is Olaf terrified of toads? Do I look good in sequins? And… who is catnapping familiars? If we don’t find the culprit, Olaf or I could be the next cat that vanishes. Amazon KU
THE RE-ANIMATOR’S HEART by Kara Jorgenson
Felipe Galvan’s life as an investigator for the Paranormal Society has been spent running into danger. Returning home from his latest case, Felipe struggles with the sudden quiet of his life until a mysterious death puts him in the path of the enigmatic Oliver Barlow. Oliver has two secrets. One, he has been in love with the charming Felipe Galvan for years. Two, he is a necromancer, but to keep the sensible life he’s built as a medical examiner, he must hide his powers. That is until Oliver finds Felipe murdered and accidentally brings him back from the dead. But Felipe refuses to die again until he and Oliver catch his killer. Together, Felipe and Oliver embark on an investigation to uncover a plot centuries in the making. As they close in on his killer, one thing is certain: if they don’t stop them, Felipe won’t be the last to die.
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KURT (SUMMON A BAD BOY 5) by Megan Slayer
I call on the fates to bring my love to me. As I will it, so mote it be…Sarah Bell has sworn off love and men — for now. Ever since she split from the man of her dreams, she’s convinced she won’t find the truly right guy. That is until he swoops back into her life as her knight in a shining Camaro. She never really gave up on reigniting the relationship with Kurt, but there’s one tiny problem. The love spell she’s cast — Summon a Bad Boy — isn’t just a lark. It’s real and she knows it because she’s the witch who created it. Kurt might have saved her, but will he be able to handle her secret — that she’s a witch? Kurt isn’t ready to throw in the towel with Sarah. He knows his heart and he’s just as stubborn as she can be. He won’t stop until he gets what he wants — Sarah. Can the witch and the bad boy have the happy ever after they deserve? Anything’s possible with the right amount of magic.
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RUTHLESS VILLAINS by Marion Blackwood
In a world where magic is distributed equally, there are some people who refuse to share their power. Dark mages. Lethal. Selfish. And utterly without morals. Audrey Sable is one of them. As a poison mage, she can bring men to their knees with a flick of her wrist. But the man she really wants to kill will not go down so easily. Callan Blackwell is also a powerful dark mage, and he would like nothing better than to see Audrey beg for mercy at his feet. But their hatred for one another will have to wait. When the heroic champions of equality prepare to launch an attack that will wipe out the remaining dark mages, Audrey and Callan are forced to put their war on hold and instead work together. They have one chance to stop the self-righteous heroes before it is too late, but their mutual animosity is bound to get in the way of the mission. And the problem with blazing feelings like hatred is that it only takes one spark to turn it into burning passion. Audrey and Callan’s temporary union is undoubtedly a dangerous one. To the world. But most of all, to their own ruthless hearts. AmazonKU
INTO THE WINDWRACKED WILDS (THE UP-AND-UNDER BOOK THREE) by A Deborah Baker
VS Note: This is author Seanan McGuire under a different pen name, which the listing states.
When the improbable road leaves Avery and Zib in the land of Air and at the mercy of the Queen of Swords, escape without becoming monsters may be impossible. But with the aid of the Queen’s son, the unpredictable Jack Daw, they may emerge with enough of their humanity to someday make it home. Their journey is not yet over; the dangers are no less great. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
RED THE WITCH by Edwin Betancourt Jr
Mortals have told fairy tales all throughout their lives to children as a means to get them to fall asleep. To them, these stories are nothing more than entertainment with life lessons to be taught. But to the Enchanted and Magic Beings, these stories are their truths. Judias Romero is known throughout the Enchanted Realm as Red Riding Hood. After divorcing his husband, Prince Maceo Charming, Judias decides to leave his home and live in the Mortal Realm, starting a new life as a private investigator. Three years later his former mentor Athena is murdered and every spell she casted throughout her life is broken, wreaking havoc in both the Enchanted and Magic Realms. Enchantress Morgan le Fay seeks out Judias to inform him how special he truly is to both Realms and how only his magic can save Happily Ever Afters. However, when four students turn up missing at Magik School, and the prime suspect is an urban legend, it’s up to Judias to find the students, vanquish the suspect, and fix Athena’s mess. Then Prince Charming renters Judias’ life, and the Witch soon finds out how complicated true love can really be. Will Judias ever catch a break? Amazon Kobo
NIGHT OF DEMONS AND SAINTS: A NOVEL (THE SISTERS GRIMM BOOK TWO) by Menna van Praag
After the battle with their demon father ends in a devastating loss, the Grimm sisters are separated. But, now three years later, as their twenty-first birthday approaches, dark fate brings them together once more. For Goldie, this birthday is overshadowed by sorrow. She cannot forget the outcome of that battle, the devastating tragedy that has wreaked havoc on her already turbulent waking life. While her sisters have thrown themselves into their own endeavors, Goldie has grown distant and inconsolable. Driven by grief, she devises a diabolical plan using a human sacrifice to resurrect what she has lost. When Liyana unexpectedly discovers what Goldie intends to do, she agrees to help if Goldie will try another way, without sacrificing a life. Returning to Everwhere, they combine their powerful magic to bring back what Goldie has lost. But something goes terribly wrong, and Scarlet is showing signs of being possessed by an evil spirit. With their lives at stake, the sisters realize they must confront their personal trauma, make amends with the past, and once again prepare for a demonic fight to come. On the night of their birthday, battle ensues . . . and tragedy strikes once more.
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SIGN HERE by Caludia Lux
Peyote Trip has a pretty good gig in the deals department on the fifth floor of Hell. Sure, none of the pens work, the coffee machine has been out of order for a century, and the only drink on offer is Jägermeister, but Pey has a plan—and all he needs is one last member of the Harrison family to sell their soul. When the Harrisons retreat to the family lake house for the summer, with their daughter Mickey’s precocious new friend, Ruth, in tow, the opportunity Pey has waited a millennium for might finally be in his grasp. And with the help of his charismatic coworker Calamity, he sets a plan in motion. But things aren’t always as they seem, on Earth or in Hell. And as old secrets and new dangers scrape away at the Harrisons’ shiny surface, revealing the darkness beneath, everyone must face the consequences of their choices. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
TOIL AND TROUBLE: A WOMEN’S HISTORY OF THE OCCULT by Lisa Kroger and Melanie R Anderson
VS note: Nonfiction.
Meet the mystical women and nonbinary people from US history who found strength through the supernatural—and those who are still forging the way today. From the celebrity spirit mediums of the nineteenth century to contemporary activist witches hexing the patriarchy, these icons have long used magic and mysticism to seize the power they’re so often denied. Organized around different approaches women in particular have taken to the occult over the decades—using the supernatural for political gain, seeking fame and fortune as spiritual practitioners, embracing their witchy identities, and more—this book shines a light on underappreciated magical pioneers, including: Dion Fortune, who tried to marshal a magical army against Adolf Hitler – Bri Luna, the Hoodwitch, social media star and serious magical practitioner – Joan Quigley, personal psychic to Nancy Reagan – Marie Laveau, voodoo queen of New Orleans – Elvira, queer goth sex symbol who defied the Satanic Panic . And many more! Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
FIGHTER (THE LONE PACK BOOK 4) by Claire Cullen
On the eve of leaving his pack for good, Damon finds himself in the company of a runaway omega and an ex-military beta. Stuck together by circumstance, it’s a recipe for disaster. Or is it? Damon is a fighter at heart. He’s never truly felt at home in the Orchard, never felt like part of the pack. But on his way to break the news that he isn’t coming home, he finds a scared omega stowing away in his truck. Milo’s running from a bad situation, and Damon knows all too well what that’s like. Conor isn’t looking for much. Just a place to regroup, a chance to get his head on straight. Instead, he finds Milo and Damon. And somehow, he ends up right in the middle. A place he could never admit to wanting to be. Milo’s world is black and white. Alphas are marks. Betas, unwanted distractions. And everything he does is for his little boy. But when a job gone wrong sees him trapped with Damon and Conor, his vow to never trust anyone starts to crumble. As his lies catch up with him, he has to get out before it’s too late. Conor and Damon were meant to be a means to an end. He was never supposed to fall for them. Amazon KU
WHEN THE ANGELS LEFT THE OLD COUNTRY by Sacha Lamb
Uriel the angel and Little Ash (short for Ashmedai) are the only two supernatural creatures in their shtetl (which is so tiny, it doesn’t have a name other than Shtetl). The angel and the demon have been studying together for centuries, but pogroms and the search for a new life have drawn all the young people from their village to America. When one of those young emigrants goes missing, Uriel and Little Ash set off to find her. Along the way the angel and demon encounter humans in need of their help, including Rose Cohen, whose best friend (and the love of her life) has abandoned her to marry a man, and Malke Shulman, whose father died mysteriously on his way to America. But there are obstacles ahead of them as difficult as what they’ve left behind. Medical exams (and demons) at Ellis Island. Corrupt officials, cruel mob bosses, murderers, poverty. The streets are far from paved with gold.
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INTO THE RIVERLANDS (THE SINGING HILLS CYCLE BOOK THREE) by Nghi Vo
Wandering cleric Chih of the Singing Hills travels to the riverlands to record tales of the notorious near-immortal martial artists who haunt the region. On the road to Betony Docks, they fall in with a pair of young women far from home, and an older couple who are more than they seem. As Chih runs headlong into an ancient feud, they find themself far more entangled in the history of the riverlands than they ever expected to be. Accompanied by Almost Brilliant, a talking bird with an indelible memory, Chih confronts old legends and new dangers alike as they learn that every story—beautiful, ugly, kind, or cruel—bears more than one face. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
THE ATLAS PARADOX (ATLAS SERIES BOOK TWO) by Olivie Blake
Six magicians were presented with the opportunity of a lifetime. Five are now members of the Society. Two paths lay before them. All must pick a side. Alliances will be tested, hearts will be broken, and The Society of Alexandrians will be revealed for what it is: a secret society with raw, world-changing power, headed by a man whose plans to change life as we know it are already under way.
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THE OTTER, THE TIGER AND THEIR WOLF (OMEGAS OF ANIMALS SD BOOK 4) by Lorelai M Hart and Wendy Rathbone
Alpha otter shifter Stiles is sick of dating. No one ever compares to his first love, so why bother. But when his best friend convinces him to try just one more time, he agrees to go to Animals SD for their first ever speed-dating event. It’s sounds absolutely awful, but to get his bestie off his back it just might be worth it. Alpha tiger shifter Arthur is in San Diego for business and decides to check out the new club, Animals. He doesn’t realize they are having a special-invite-only event and is about to leave when Zevo, the club manager, comes out and welcomes him inside. It’s not until he enters the main club area that he realizes what he’s gotten himself into: speed dating. Omega wolf shifter Porter wasn’t supposed to work the speed dating event, but when his bestie asks him to cover for him, he immediately agrees. That’s what friends are for. It can’t be that bad watching a bunch of people trying to give Fate a push, can it? One night at Animals changes everything as the three of them discover they’re fated mates. If only it was as easy as that. Amazon KU
LILY’S DRAGON (WHISPERS FROM THE BAYOU BOOK EIGHT) by Sandra R Neeley
VS Note: Sounds so good, had to one click it.
Lily’s lived a unique existence — over and over again. Cursed to relive a painful existence as punishment her father warranted when she was first born to him, she’s always been lonely, never been accepted. Until now. But having found the acceptance she craves, she still longs for someone to share her life with. The problem with that, is she can’t find him without the answers an ancient she now calls ‘uncle’ won’t share with her. Giving up hope and done with begging, lies and deception, she leaves all she knows behind to strike out on her own, to forge a path not rooted to a past kept hidden from her. Carrik has spent countless centuries standing in a clearing in the swamps of Louisiana. Most see him and think he’s an amazing tree. He’s not a tree. He’s a Dragon. Caught in the crossfires of punishment dealt to his mate’s father lifetimes ago, he’s cursed to stand for eternity or until his mate recognizes and claims him — whichever comes first. He’s seen her over the years, different faces, different names, but always the same soul. The problem is that she has no memory of him, and those that do aren’t willing to share their secrets. So, he stands, having lost all hope, deriving a way to wreak vengeance on those who stole his life and love from him. A few misspoken words from a heartbroken young woman awaken a Dragon Tree, and send him rampaging through a landscape that hasn’t seen a live Dragon in so long almost none remember they truly existed. Almost. Those that do remember rush to save their community, calm the Dragon, make peace with him. But how can they do that when the one thing he wants, the one woman who can soothe his soul, is nowhere to be found? Amazon KU
BITING HIS TIME (MOB TIES BOOK 2) by Milly Taiden
Ace is ready to be a boss. He’s taking over for his cousin in the family. His new mission is to figure out what’s going on with their product and who’s causing trouble. He is caught off guard when he find his stash at a woman’s house. A beautiful, delicate female who happens to be his mate. Emma’s stuck in a stash house, living the life of criminal, until Ace shows up at her door. His brash exterior and strong personality should scare her, but it doesn’t. His protectiveness and gentle attitude give her hope that maybe he’ll save her. And if she’s lucky maybe he’ll keep her. Ace and Emma will have to go up against her family to save her. And when Ace decides to bring the enemy into his own family, he’ll have to watch his own back to continue being the boss. With enemies at every turn, they’ll have to fight for the love neither wants to admit to but both would die for. AmazonKU
ROARING FOR A SCRATCH (HALF MOON KEY BOOK THREE) by Milly Taiden
Everyone in Half Moon Key knows that Nora Ledger, the shy worker in the town’s ice cream shop, is in love with Jack Hayes. Everyone but Jack Hayes that is. She pines for him at a distance, never able to say more than two words to the gorgeous blue-eyed man. But that is all about to change. Jack Hayes has a lot of secrets. The only person who knows him is Mrs. Francis, the oldest person in town, who is adamant that beautiful, quiet Nora is into him. Jack is shocked. He’s not sure how to keep sweet, shy Nora away from him, but trying is getting more difficult every time she smiles at him. But fate is a little dodgy in Half Moon Key, not just the electricity and internet. Thankfully, Nora and Jack have good friends… the meddling kind. Thrown together by fate and a scavenger hunt, these two destined mates will have to read all the signs to get to where they’re meant to be. No easy feat when Jack is a man full of deadly secrets. Amazon KU
UNEXPEGGTED (LOVE AT FIRST SHIFT BOOK ONE) by Lorelai M Hart and Colbie Dunbar
Dragon shifter Cedric was raised to be yet another in the long line of Alphas in his family knowing that one day he would be leader of his flight. Not once did anyone question what his designation would be once he took his scales for the first time—not anyone but Cedric. As his twenty-fifth birthday and first shift approaches, Cedric has a feeling things will not go as his parents expect. Alpha Abel is excited to begin his new job in the mountains. He is good and done with life in the desert and not just because his ex keeps showing up at his door begging for him to take him back. Okay, maybe that is part of it, but his new job sounds amazing too. Not to mention the plethora of hiking trails at his disposal. When Abel goes hiking in the woodlands behind his new home, he expects to see squirrels, moss, and possibly a stream. He doesn’t expect to come face to face with the sexiest man he’s ever seen or to have the man turn into a dragon before his eyes. If only that was the most complicated part of it all. Amazon KU
CARY AT THE HAUNT AND HOWL (CARY REDMOND SHORT STORIES BOOK 17) by Kat Simons
VS Note: A re-release.
Lights, Music…Trouble. When Cary Redmond, Portland’s resident magical Protector, agrees to help one of her best friends spy on a rival nightclub, they find a lot more than overpriced drinks and swirling lights. Hidden in the heat and flash and pounding music lurks a deadly threat driven by dangerous magic. Just the kind of disaster Cary is uniquely qualified to handle. So long as she can find the source of the trouble before it’s too late. Because if she can’t solve the mystery in the music fast, people will die.
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OF ROSES AND RITUALS (A WITCH’S EVER AFTER) by S L Prater
Fiona is ready to spend her holiday having fun, but her father has other plans. Worried that his witch daughter has become too reckless after suffering a loss, he bargains her off to serve as assistant to Dr. Elias Van Doorn. Cursed by a demon to take on the form of a beast, the famous doctor works in seclusion. Fiona should be frightened by his horns and his size. She shouldn’t find his aggravation so delightful or the swish of his tail so captivating or his arrogant mouth so alluring. An irresistible bond begins to form between them, but as she surrenders to her primal desire, she resists giving up her heart. Grief, it seems, is the greater curse. In just one summer can the clever beast tame this beauty and claim his fated mate? Amazon KU
KAROLA’S HUNT by Deirdre O’Dare
VS Note: 8K word short, Publisher states it is erotic.
Karola, daughter of Diana, has grown up in the remote forest, with dryads and kelpies for her nursemaids. She has never seen another human until she encounters a hunter trespassing in ‘her’ woods. She is not sure what to make of him since they look very different but they begin to converse and then to play a few games. This is a novelty to her but she discovers some are very pleasurable.
Damien is the son of the leader of a regional village and is fascinated by the beautiful girl he discovers in a distant forest he has not visited before.. He finds her more appealing than the girls at home with which he is familiar. Her innocence and ignorance surprise him, but teaching her promises many delights.
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HIS REJECTED ALPHA MATE (SWEETWATER PACK BOOK TWO) by Jax Stuart
Finally reunited with his son in his new pack, and free of his former mate, Jasper discovers his fated mate in the heart of the Sweetwater pack. Dakota is an unwelcome complication in an overloaded life. Dakota wasn’t looking for a fated mate. The loss of his love, Cooper, still lingered in his heart. The strange attraction he felt towards his best friend’s papa made sense when he met the man. His true fated mate. Rejected instantly, Dakota brushes aside his hurt to make his case but Jasper stubbornly insists they can’t be together, denying Dakota of the family he’d started to dream of having. An unexpected pregnancy brings the pair together. Jasper has to learn to trust not only his life, but the life of his kids, to his new mate when an outside threat comes for the Sweetwater pack. Proving his worth to his mate, and to himself, has never never been so vital to Dakota, especially with his children, and grandchildren’s lives on the line. Amazon KU
HEROES & HELLFIRE (ISAAC TAYLOR MYSTERIES BOOK 9) by Lashell Collins
A firefighter has been murdered, sparking a feud among first responders throughout the city. Now Detective Isaac Taylor must find the killer and restore the peace. But when an unexpected issue threatens his wife, Ike’s focus is split in two. Sidney Taylor knew this day could come, and she’s prepared to do whatever it takes to keep her husband out of the line of fire. But when her Air Force Major brother finds himself in deep trouble, Sidney must do what she can to protect both the men she loves. With the added threat of his psychic abilities becoming fodder for the national news, and the uncomfortable tension at home, Isaac is determined to make things right. But will he and Sidney get back on the same page before it’s too late or will the heat destroy them all? AmazonKU
UNFORGIVABLE FATE (FATED MATE SERIES BOOK 5) by Jess Bryant
There’s no power on earth greater than fate. Nova DeLuca has devoted her entire life to fate. Born with the gift of foresight, she’s a Seer who uses her powers to help guide her pack and her family in the right direction. Her visions help those she loves but she knows better than anyone that they can also hurt. It was her vision after all that set Maddox Clary’s plan in motion all those years ago, leaving her an orphan, and her life changed forever. Still, she’s never wavered in her belief that fate always ensures everything works out the way it’s supposed to… until now. There’s no power on earth greater than love. Griffin Clary has devoted his life to good. With a psychopath for an older brother, he’s been righting wrongs for as long as he can remember. As the only surviving member of his family, it’s his duty. That’s why, when the expanding pack alliance reaches him with news of his brother’s demise, and the massacre that Maddox left in his wake, he heads for Louisiana with nothing but the hope that he can somehow help the survivors. He expected to find resistance among the Crescent Pack, suspicion and hatred too, but what he didn’t expect was her. Because in the end, if we’re lucky, they’re one and the same. There’s no way that fate can be so cruel. Nova is certain of it. Her fated mate can’t be the handsome man that looks so much like the devil that terrorized her and destroyed her family, can he? And if he is, will she ever be able to forgive fate for the greatest of betrayals? AmazonKU
METAMORPHOSIS: WORLDS OF FIRE by Deborah A Bailey
Asira is a member of a high-ranking family of Alchemists who exert control over the libraries that store magical texts. She never believed her acceptance into the coveted position was in doubt. Yet, when she becomes the apprentice of a gargoyle shifter Alchemist who insists on keeping his pet bird with him, she has her doubts that he was the right choice for her final class. Jaydon is from a shifter group known as the Gigun. As an unconventional but powerful teacher of transmutation at the university, he could have his pick of mentees. It isn’t hard to tell that the last thing he wants to do is mentor a student from a powerful family. Asira finds Jaydon frustrating but too fascinating for her own good. But she needs his knowledge and guidance when she becomes the target of a classmate’s deception. With Jaydon’s assistance, the two of them uncover a conspiracy that threatens the well-regulated order of the Floating World. As their feelings for each other intensify, Jaydon must make a life-altering decision which will either bind them together… or permanently force them apart. Amazon Kobo
WICKED THINGS: A COLLECTION OF PARANORMAL MM ROMANCE NOVELS by Nyla K
Step right up and tempt your fate with four stories of deviant fiction. Carnal lusts beyond your wildest dreams! Monsters, Mermen… Sea creatures and aliens… Werewolves, and angels of death.
Tales from the tomb, retold with a twist. Are you brave enough to peek inside? If so, light up the lantern, pour a mug of cider, and let us explore where terror breeds thrill…Within the hallowed hearts of some very wicked things. **Wicked Things is a collection of four dark MM/MMM erotic paranormal stories. Each tale is an individual standalone novella with its version of HEA. You do not need to read them in order. Please proceed with caution and an open mind.** AmazonKU
GELLER’S FIND by Sandra Cox
VS Note: from SEPT 12.
It’s summer break and Dr. Luke Geller, history prof and part-time archeologist is in Nevada looking for potsherds. What he discovers is an antique rifle and a portal in time. Touching an ancient piece of Chiastolite crystal, the earth rumbles, the skies darken and the ground opens. He’s hurled straight to the core of the earth then shot back up and spewed out. When he stumbles to his feet, he finds himself where he began. Same, yet different. There are no winding roads. No parking lots. No cars. No town with bright lights in the distance. Only Lily Winter Tremaine, an angry young woman pointing a gun at him, demanding he hand over her rifle. All thoughts of primitive pottery disappear as Luke finds himself fighting alongside three young women trying to hold onto their ranch against a dangerous scoundrel who intends to have the ranch by whatever means possible. Then there’s the little fact that Luke’s mightily attracted to the young woman he’s working for. A woman old enough to be his great-great granny. And Miss Lily Winter Tremaine does not figure into any of tenured professor Luke Geller’s lesson plans. Amazon KU
JINXED by Torri Heat
In the woods, there’s a house they say is haunted. Once you enter, you can never leave. In this house, your biggest dreams can become reality, and your worst vices can become dangerous addictions. Would you risk it? When Savannah Miles comes into a sum of money, she decides to follow her life long dream and open her own thrift shop. The sweet looking house in the woods seems like the perfect place. Except the house is filled with mystery, and three handsome men who have been stuck inside for decades. Felix, the original owner of the house, trapped for over a century. Luther, the 40-something postman whose search for the meaning of life led him to be stuck in the house since the 70’s. And Theo, whose string of bad luck left him in the wrong place at the wrong time. Different times. Different vices. Different lives. Can the four of them work together in life and love to find a way to survive? Amazon KU
BEAUTY AND VALOR (D’VAIRE BOOK 32) by Jessamyn Kingley
Preston Hawthorneonca-Stone is a warrior. In a fit of rage, his father changed Preston’s life on a horrible day in 1994. Now a brain injury survivor, Preston lives with his brother and their growing family. A recent addition to the Council of Sorcery and Shifters, Preston has landed his dream job of working with animals. Resurrected in 1995, Ridgely Walsh is dedicated to his job and the tightknit group of friends he considers family. With his penchant for honesty, Ridgely is the level-headed and sometimes hard-assed member of their little group. Ridgely doesn’t play foolish games, and he accepts people at face value. Although Ridgely yearns for a mate, nothing prepares him for the moment he meets Preston. The beautiful jaguar-human hybrid with the big brown eyes halts Ridgely in his tracks. Ridgely rapidly discovers his true purpose is to be a good partner to his other half. Preston is equally taken with Ridgely but fears how the fallen knight will handle his imperfections. Together, they must navigate the path Fate chose for them and discover what it means to love unconditionally. Amazon KU
GRAY TIDINGS (BLACK HAT BUREAU BOOK 6) by Hailey Edwards
Corpses are vanishing from New Orleans morgues, there’s talk of a sea monster in Lake Pontchartrain, and Hiram Nádasdy is turning the French Quarter upside down in search of a witch with the power to bring the dead back to life. When the director assigns Rue the case, she suspects he’s sending her hunting all right. For her father, not the creature. Too bad she’s got her hands full with dueling covens, drunk revelers, and a whole lot of pool noodles. Oh. And it’s Mardi Gras. Of course it is. But as the locals say, laissez les bons temps rouler. Amazon KU
THIEF OF FATE (PROVIDENCE FALLS BOOK THREE) by Jude Devereaux and Tara Sheets
When Liam O’Connor stole Cora McLeod from her destined soul mate, Finley Walsh, in 1844, he changed the course of history. Now Liam has been given three months to set things right, but he has failed to reunite Cora and Finn. And with time running out, things are looking worse than ever. As the three investigate a murder case together, they are caught in a devilish love triangle. Finn has always loved Cora. She has finally realized she wants Liam. And Liam knows he has no choice but to push Cora away if he has any hope of avoiding eternal damnation. The angels have made it clear—balance must be restored. As Liam tries desperately to make amends, he realizes his actions in the past have put them all in grave danger. And, once again, someone will pay the ultimate price. The powerful conclusion to the Providence Falls series.
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METAL SOUL (METAL & MAGIC BOOK THREE) by Michelle Frost
Three men. One destiny. Zeb hasn’t seen his brother since the war, and despite finding a place within the Warren pack and befriending his potential mate, he’s lonely. Josh only wants to live up to the Warren name—to protect his pack and territory to the best of his ability. He keeps the secret that he’s been in love with his potential mate since they met close to his chest. Zeb made it clear he doesn’t think Josh is mature enough for them to be mates yet, and Josh has only been waiting for the chance to prove him wrong. Neither man expects Seven—a man whose body and mind have been altered against his will. The secrets locked in Seven’s memories could be the key to saving Zeb’s brother and stopping a war before it starts. All they have to do is embrace the path fate has set before them and each other. AmazonKU
DANCE OF KINGS AND THIEVES by LJ Andrews
To take her place as rightful queen, Malin Strom stands by the side of the Nightrender and his guild of thieves in the fight to take a throne she never wanted. Now, as warriors from distant kingdoms answer their call, a new battle begins. But when dark fae side with the Black Palace, Malin and Kase are forced to take drastic measures if they are to have a hope for victory: forge an unwilling alliance with a cruel sea fae, draw out a cursed beast they thought long dead, even risk the lives of everyone they love by twisting the memories of fate itself. For Kase and Malin, this fight could be their hard-fought salvation…or a vicious end to everything they love. Amazon KU
HELLHOUND MARSHAL (U S MARSHAL SHIFTERS BOOK 5) by Zoe Chant
He’s trapped in a nightmare. She’s a dream come true. Logan Vega has been stuck as a hellhound so long that he’s almost forgotten how to be human. Some days, he can’t even remember his own name. But then a new prisoner is locked in the cage next door. She’s more than the cure for his loneliness: she’s the bravest, kindest, toughest, and most radiant woman he’s ever met. And when their minds touch, it unlocks a shocking secret: she is his fated mate. He stokes the flames inside her. What happens if they both get burned? Rookie U.S. Marshal Iz Benoit has waited years for her badge. When she finally gets her first big case, she jumps at the chance to prove herself. But tracking a psychopathic dragon is a dangerous game—especially when it turns out he hoards magical creatures the way other dragons hoard gold. One wrong move, and Iz is part of his collection. But it turns out that her missing half is in the cage next door. He’s everything she’s ever dreamed of: smart, handsome, funny, and brave. He also believes he’s too broken to be the mate she needs. All Logan wants to do is keep Iz safe, even if it means walking away from everything they mean to each other.
And breaking out might be the easy part, compared to healing a broken soul. Amazon KU
DARK WOLF KING (WOLVES OF THE NIGHT BOOK THREE) by Lindsey Devin
He’s chosen her as his Wolf Queen. Now she must become the kingdom’s fiercest warrior…Reyna’s status as Queen of Nightfall may be official, but she is still learning to trust her partnership with the fearsome Wolf King. And now the Fae have returned to the lands of Frasia, threatening Elias’ power. Without magic, the wolveswill need strong allies to defeat their enemy. To prove his faith in his new Queen, Elias tasks Reyna with the honor of bringing together an army of shifters, except not everyone in the court thinks that war is the answer. As Reyna begins to build trust with others in the Realm, and a sense of her place in the Wolf court, the Fae deliver a brutal blow. With their only choice being to surrender or fight, Reyna must draw on strength she didn’t know she had. Especially when her enemy is willing to take everything from her. Amazon KU
THE KRAKEN’S MATE (HOUSTON HUB SHORTS) by Jennifer Cody
Soren: I might die down here, but dang. What a way to go. It was just supposed to be a test dive. I’d take the submersible down to the bottom of the Atlantic and then straight back up. If I got to see some cool ocean life, well, that’s why we were live-streaming the dive. I didn’t expect to see the most incredible thing ever. Who expects to get abducted by a kraken? Not me, but wow, he’s…um…hot. The Kraken’s Mate is a standalone 25k MM Paranormal Romance set in the same universe as the Diviner’s Game with cameos from characters in the Shattered Pawns series, featuring steamy scenes with tentacles and an adorable billion year old eldritch horror with a thing for cute, puny humans—well, one specifically. Amazon KU
BLOOD ORANGE (THE DRACULA DUET BOOK ONE) by Karina Halle
Dahlia Abernathy is a witch who is sent to kill Dracula, the world’s most notorious vampire, not realizing that she is the reincarnation of his past love. From the New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of Black Sunshine and River of Shadows comes a new dark romance about the vampire known as Dracula. Once there was a man who fell deeply in love with a woman he could never have. When their affair was uncovered she was brutally murdered in front of him, and he discovered he was cursed, doomed to live forever as a vampire. Over the centuries, he found his love again, and lost her again, until he was so broken he gave up on love entirely, sinking into the depths of depravity, losing his humanity. Then one day, she came back into his life. A student of music studying under him at the conservatory in Venice, Italy where he was a professor. But even though he found her beautiful and intriguing, he didn’t recognize his fated mate at all. Because this time she had to hide her true self. This time she came back as a witch, whose destiny wasn’t to love him…but to kill him. Amazon KU
WOLF DISTRESSED (ENSNARED BY THE PACK BOOK 4) by Tessa Cole
I’ve finally gotten a chance at happiness… but if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. I’m the kind of girl who knows the other shoe is always going to drop. So now that something is going my way, that shoe should show up any minute now. Knox and I have reached a tentative truce and things with Bishop have never been better. But no one in the pack trusts me and they sure don’t trust me with their precious pack leaders. Especially the pack’s favorite bachelor Bishop. What’s worse is Cyrus acting like my old alpha and me reacting like the old me. Fearful, afraid, feeling that gnawing instinct that tells me to run. And because it’s Cyrus, his betrayal cuts deep. Deeper than I want to show. Other than Bishop, I don’t know who to trust, and if I can’t find my way into the pack, to find a place here, then my future is set. And it’s nothing good. I can’t leave because I’m bound to Knox. I can’t stay because I’m as welcome as mange. Basically, I’m between a rock and a hard pack, and I’m afraid someone won’t wait for Cyrus’s permission and will send me packing… permanently. AmazonKU
MARLEY: MORGAN’S LEAP BOOK 4 by Kathi S Barton
Marley Golden and his five brothers were the first of their kind. Born leopards, they were blessed with the magic of being the first leopard shifters. Morgan, their mother by proxy, raised them to blend in with humans and to be good men. Blessed with immortality, they all lived together on Morgan’s Leap, a sanctuary for all nature. Sin had come into town to rescue her little brother, Cody, from her deadbeat mom. She was ever so grateful to Morgan for helping them out. When a man she’d never met, Marley, entered the room, Sin had the insane need to let him hold her. When Sin and her little brother, Cody, came into his life, it was at a time when Sin was at her lowest. Marley promised that he’d move mountains to make sure that no harm came to either of them again. Amazon Kobo
PLEASING PLATINUM (THE DRAAK LEGACY BOOK THREE) by Xavier Neal
You hate Mondays? Try finding out that the mother you thought was dead is actually alive, being attacked by elves – who are definitely not Santa’s friendly little helpers – and discovering that you’re not nearly as human as you believed you were. Yeah. All before five o’clock. Oh, and just in case all that wasn’t enough to have me reaching for a bottle of wine rather than a glass, it turns out I’m also mated to an ancient dragon. An ancient dragon who just so happens to be my boss. Argh. Any chance this is just one giant cosplay convention I don’t remember registering for? No? Well, it’d be irresponsible for me to not at least ask if that were a possibility. Amazon KU
ALISTAIR IN WONDERLAND (WONDERLAND EVER AFTER BOOK 1) by Arielle Zoelle
Alistair falls down the rabbit hole and becomes the new Alice. Can he save Wonderland’s magic by falling in love with his fated mate? My life sucks until Bianco shows up. He’s a gorgeous albino who promises me a fun adventure while looking like a handsome prince from a fairy tale. I happily follow him down the rabbit hole in the hopes of getting up to some sexy shenanigans. Imagine my shock when I discover he’s the famous White Rabbit from the books and one of the last shifters left in Wonderland! Even more surprising is finding out I’m a descendant of the original Alice, which means I’m the only person who can bring the missing magic back to their world. That’s all well and good, but our incredible chemistry is highly distracting. It’s impossible to resist our intense attraction when I’m his fated mate, so why bother trying? But maybe there’s a way to have it all. What if forming a mating bond with Bianco is the way to make all my dreams come true and save Wonderland at the same time? Alistair in Wonderland is the first book in the Wonderland Ever After series. This sweet-with-heat MM paranormal fantasy romance features affectionate shifters, fated mates, and a magical gay romance. These books have hilarious characters to adore, a lot of sexy fun times, and no angst love stories that make you laugh and swoon. Escape into this Wonderland full of whimsy, where everyone gets a HEA without cliffhangers. Each book can be read as a standalone but is best enjoyed in order. AmazonKU
HUNTER’S MOON by Anabel Chase and Tana Grey
Nobody knows the power of three like a Fairfield witch…Youngest sister Grace Fairfield is the family rebel. Fun-loving, clever, and creative, Grace elevates rebelliousness to an art form, often resulting in chaos in Dark Hollow. When Grace is assigned her first Hex Support case at a haunted amusement park, she’s thrilled to revisit her beloved stomping grounds from college. Unfortunately, the case involves an employee found dead on an expensive new rollercoaster that’s supposed to bring in enough revenue to avoid the park’s closure. Grace needs to act fast. If she can solve the case by Halloween, there’s still a chance the new rollercoaster can open in time to save the park from bankruptcy. There is, however, one teensy complication in the form of Luke Brookstone, an old flame who worked at the park with her during college breaks. Even more distracting, he’s human and knows nothing about the magical world. Despite their chemistry, Grace knows that a relationship with a human would be met with disapproval by her witchy ancestors. Then again, when was Grace Fairfield ever one to fall in line? The clock is ticking on the fate of the amusement park, as well as Grace’s reunion with Luke. Can she stop the killer in time to save her beloved park, or will it all go downhill from here? Amazon KU AB
WHITE MAGIC AND WARDROBES (MAGICAL RENOVATION MYSTERIES BOOK 12) by Amy Boyles
Clem is faced with her toughest challenge yet—to answer when Rufus asks her to move in with him. Clem know that she wants to be with him, but she isn’t convinced moving in is the next best step.
If that wasn’t enough to deal with, when Clem buys an antique wardrobe and a wizard climbs out of it, claiming to have been locked inside for twenty years, the big question is—why? But before that can be answered, murder occurs. Now Clem is thrust into the middle of a whodunit. On top of that, Malene is acting strangely, and Willard is convinced their relationship has run its course. Has it? Will Clem say yes to Rufus? And who’s the killer? Amazon KU
WHISPERING FIELDS (THE SECRETS OF WILLOWHOPE III) by Sammi Cee
Help comes in all shapes and sizes, and for Kingston and Skylar, it comes in the form of dreams, sinister whispers, and the cutest little girl you ever did see. Too bad she’s dead and has her sights set on Skylar to be the perfect playmate in her afterlife. Skylar has been waiting so patiently for his shot with Kingston, but the gentle giant has no idea how to handle the vivacious man. While Kingston and Skylar learn more about themselves and each other, things unseen are brewing from their visit to Beckoning Pond months ago. It’ll take a little—or a lot—of help from their families, both of origin and by choice, to free them from a spirit’s temper tantrum and bring peace once again to the beachtown of Willowhope. In Whispering Fields, Kingston and Sky finally get their HEA, but it won’t make sense without first reading Beckoning Pond. The Secrets of Willowhope are fun and lighthearted reads, and like all Sammi Cee books, heartwarming. There’s only a touch of creepy in the books in this series, so if you’re looking for horror, I can promise you, this isn’t it. Amazon KU
HER BAD BOY TRUCKER WOLF (OBSSESSED MATES BOOK 4) by Ariana Hawkes
It was a freezing, dark night at a truck stop, When a rough, scarred truck driver dug me out of a blizzard. He fed me, took care of me. And then he hauled me back to his rig And made me his. One hot, debauched night, with a guy more beast than man. Not how I imagined my first time would be,
But I can’t be sorry for the sweet-filthy memories. For the tingles that run through me every time I think about him…Then I find out I’m carrying his child. Talk about a spanner in the works. Being a single mother was definitely not part of my life plan. But when my past catches up with me, he’s right there—ready to keep me safe from anyone and anything. Ready to take care of us all. People tell me he’s feral, too rough for Perdue Town, even. But they haven’t seen the protectiveness burn in those ice-blue eyes. Something deep inside me tells me he’s the one. Tells me he’s her daddy. But will I ever be able to trust him with our lives? Amazon KU
DEADLY FEUD (WITCH IN THE WOODS BOOK 14) by Jenna St James
When the island’s golem, Al, complains of trespassers on the north side of the island, Shayla and Needles set out to find out who is blatantly breaking the only rule Black Forest King has to living on Enchanted Island. But as the weeks go by with no hint of the culprit, Shayla turns to other exciting news–like Brick graduating and Serena and Grant’s Baby Reveal Party. When Simone Bitewin is found beaten on the side of the road and her husband missing, Shayla, Needles, Alex, and Grant race to find the missing vampire dentist. The list of suspects is surprisingly long for a guy so well loved by the community. Just when Shayla and the gang are about to close in on a suspect, the unthinkable happens. Someone has snatched one of the gang! Can Shayla and Needles find the killer and the missing family friend before it’s too late? Amazon KU
I KID YOU NOT: MAGICAL MATES BOOK THREE by Macy Blake
Zachary Perry is willing to do whatever it takes to win the heart of his mysterious, gruff, and oh-so-gorgeous forest ranger neighbor, even if it means transforming his very bookish, nerdy self into someone (gulp!) outdoorsy so he can fit into Roan’s world. But when Roan saves him from a seduction plan gone awry, Zachary quickly learns that a fondness for woodland fun is the very least of their differences, for Roan is no mere forest ranger, he’s a forest guardian – a magical creature duty-bound to guard both the land and an entire population of supernatural creatures Zachary never knew existed. Meanwhile, Zachary… well. He’s very, very human. And that’s something he cannot change, no matter how powerful and intense the connection between them may be. When something dark and dangerous looms deep in the forest, threatening a pack of children, Zachary insists on leaving the safety of his home and fighting alongside the man he loves. But when the danger is past, will he be able to find his place in the supernatural world he’s discovered, and to trust that Roan wants him exactly as he is? Amazon KU
HARD FOR YOU (POISON WOLVES MC BOOK 1) by Sam Crescent
Amelia isn’t liked by her pack. As a vegan, animal lover, and completely against violence, she doesn’t fit in with her fellow wolves. They’ve been trying to get her removed from the pack, but the Poison Wolves MC won’t allow it. Wolfe has wanted Amelia for some time. There’s just something about the sexy, curvy wolf that he can’t get out of his head. When hunters come close, it’s their job to protect. And after Amelia finds someone lurking near her home, the MC puts a protection detail on her. It’s Wolfe’s opportunity to finally have her to himself. But she’s a virgin. He’s never been with a virgin, and now, he considers it his job to make it right, to show her every carnal desire. As the days go by without sightings, Wolfe has to wonder if she lied about seeing something in the woods. Is her life in danger? Or did she just want the attention? Amelia has never sought out the pack’s attention, and she didn’t lie about the threat. Danger awaits, but will it be too late for Wolfe to save her? Amazon Apple Books Kobo
THE ARCANE PART TWO by CJ Cooke
The only way to survive the fight for our lives was to challenge The Wild Hunt. Now we find ourselves thrown into a twisted game of running for our lives. The prize? Our survival and the survival of everyone at the school. But I’m tired of running and feeling like we’re always on the losing side. It’s time to turn the tables and take the hunt to them. They came for the people I loved, and now I’m going to make them pay. Amazon KU
THE DRAGON SOLDIER’S MATE (BAD DRAGON’S BRIDE BOOK 3) by Harlow Blaze
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Blackmailer threatening to murder you? Bad. Accidentally sleeping with your boss—the dragon shifter doctor who’s way too old for you? Somehow worse. Nadine – Nadine is a simple girl with a simple plan. Kick ass in her new job and find a man who can make her scream. After a wild encounter in a shifter nightclub, she’s got part B locked down. But becoming a nurse for the Seattle dragons attracts dangerous attention. With her family’s safety under threat, Nadine has one choice—selling out her boss. There’s a teeny problem. When she shows up for her first day, Doctor Axel looks very familiar. It’s hard to concentrate on spying while crammed into an office with a certified silver fox. Especially when the stern dragon shifter ordering her around did bad things to her last night. And she’s in more trouble than she thought. She forgot to take her pill. Axel – Axel is never going to a nightclub again. One night off from being a grumpy old man, and a pretty young thing ruins his damn life. He should have known better. Despite her firecracker nature, Nadine is …(more blurb on ebook seller page…) AmazonKU
FROZEN DRAGON (DRAGON SANCTUARY BOOK FIVE) by Minerva Howe
Oldest cousin and brother dragon Zeke has resigned himself to being the one lone dragon in his family. As his family settle with their mates one by one, he ignores their protests that he’ll find love someday soon, and contents himself with caring for their growing brood of babies. As the one who’s been around the longest, Zeke has learned that he can’t always have what he desperately wants, and that he can be happy with what he has. Gareth has never felt like he fully fit in with his pack. As the one who doesn’t shift, he’s not an outcast, but he’s definitely living on the fringes. Lately, he finds himself looking up the mountain even more than he did as a child, wondering what the seemingly ageless dragons he’s heard stories of all his life are up to. A chance meeting with a dragon named Zeke during a visit to negotiate supply routes tells Gareth that the dragons are not the horror he’s been told they are, and he can’t help his curiosity. Or his desire. When Gareth is sent away from his family just for being himself, he starts a trek up the mountain to ask for help. With Zeke he finds more than he bargains for, but can he convince the old dragon of the mountain that neither one of them has to be the odd man out even as they fight to keep the dragon’s safe from a threat from Gareth’s past? Amazon KU
RITZY BUSINESS (SPOOK SOCIETY) (HAVEN HOLLOW BOOK 22) by H P Mallory and J R Rain
I got me a date with Death…When Marty Zack shows up at my office at Spook Society, asking for my help, I dunno what to think. See, Marty and me… well, we’re at cross purposes when it comes to ghosties—I like to help the dead move on at their own speed, and Marty’s more like an uptight landlord kicking them to the curb. So, when Marty tells me the spooks of Haven Hollow have been disappearing for no good reason, and he needs my help to find out why, I gotta wonder what in the heck is going on. With the deceased Cain Morgan at my side (actually, it’s more fittin’ to say—he’s inside my head), we start investigating this perplexing case. And soon, I find myself at Death’s door—literally. Death has come to Haven Hollow, and it seems he’s gone sweet on yours truly! AmazonKU
MONSTER IN THE MOONLIGHT (THE MOONLIGHT DUET BOOK 1) by Jamie Schlosser
As payment for a bargain made three generations ago, a Dark Fae has to take a woman’s life. The cursed sickness is already at work, and all Ellister has to do is collect Hannah once she succumbs to the illness. Sounds simple enough. But he doesn’t expect to fall in love with her…For the past three weeks, a mysterious illness has wreaked havoc on my body, and the doctors can’t figure it out. When a handsome stranger shows up at my farm the day of the fundraiser for my medical bills, I assume he’s here to give a donation. I don’t know why, but I feel connected to the brooding man with pale eyes, dark hair, and full lips shaped in a constant frown. Being around Ellister makes me forget I’m sick. He looks at me like I’m beautiful, he reminds me what it’s like to want someone so much it hurts, and I find myself wishing we had more time together so I could continue getting to know him. But the more I learn about him, the more I start to believe his intentions aren’t pure. Maybe he didn’t come to save me. Maybe he’s here to take everything I have. And, foolishly, I just might let him. AmazonKU
ROB’S HOLIDAY HONEY (BEARPAW RIDGE FIREFIGHTERS BOOK 15) by Ophelia Sexton
Bear shifter and volunteer firefighter Rob Jacobsen-Swanson has been away from home for months. All he wants to do now is to make it back to Bearpaw Ridge in time to celebrate Christmas with his big family. But fate has other plans. After he gets in a car accident in the middle of a raging blizzard, he finds himself stranded in a tiny cabin with a runaway bride who hates him on first sight. Sure, she’s curvy and pretty and would make the perfect armful on a cold winter night. Unfortunately, her personality is as prickly as her body is cuddly. So, of course his bear decides she’s his fated mate. Can he be any more screwed? Now Rob’s sure that this is going to be the worst Christmas ever. It’s certainly not going to be the best… right? Amazon KU
CAPTIVE MERMAN’S PROMISE: PECULIAR TASTES #5 by Zoey Castile
A merman meets the bruja who will change his life…The women in the Palacios family are cursed to always lose their love. Until one day, Amada Palacios uses all her magic to transfer the curse into her own body. Now, Amada wanders the world alone, never getting too close or too intimate with anyone who might have the misfortune to love her. But when the curse begins to ache in ways it never did before, she’s desperate to end her agony. Amada travels to Scotland in search of the Grand Master of the Abyss who is said to have a cure for any curse…for a price. Rónán is a merman warrior of a dead kingdom. For decades he’s been held captive by the Grand Master—Ronan is the main attraction in the Grand Master’s oddities exhibit. Every night the captive merman weeps tears of pearl and sings the call of the deep. Every night he holds on to a sliver of hope that one day his captivity will end. As Amada and Rónán’s fates intertwine in the nights surrounding Samhain, their monsoon romance unravels a secret that will bind them together forever, or forsake them into the endless abyss. Amazon KU
FORGOTTEN SHIFTER FILES by Various
On a shelf dominated by werewolves, panthers, and bears, there are shifters who are often overlooked. This is a collection of their stories…Come read the stories in the Forgotten Shifter Files and discover so much more to this genre of writing. From shapeshifting Aliens to Origami transformation, this book has the weird, the unusual, and the downright odd. AmazonKU
SHADOWBLADE ACADEMY 5: BLOOD OF DARKNESS by KC Kingmaker
As chaos surrounds Shadowblade Academy, my mates and I are pushed to the limit. Can we survive it? We all thought we were safe in our fancy assassin school. That was a lie. The demons are knocking on our doorstep. Shadowblade Academy has been infiltrated from within. Students are dead. Others are fomenting rebellion. All this comes on the heels of bombshell revelations: I’m not who I thought I was. I might be more closely related to my enemies than my own people. It’s a hard pill to swallow. Through it all, Sunny, Venn, Dax, and Quen are my rocks. My mates keep me grounded and sane. I believe they’ll stand by me no matter what happens. After all five of us connect in the most intimate way, I’m forced to put that theory to the test: What will happen when I push them to their limits to save the academy? Will we stand firm… or crumble? War is coming. Not all of us will make it out alive. But I’ll be damned if I’m going to take it lying down. I’m going to fight with every ounce of my being. AmazonKU
TRICKS WITH CATS AND DOGS by Mere Rain
Halloween is supposed to be a night for safe scares and harmless tricks, not terror … or romance. College student Colin agrees to take his little cousin trick-or-treating, anticipating nothing worse than having to shepherd a bunch of sugar-crazed third-graders and a poorly-trained puppy. When the kids run ahead to peek into the local supposedly-haunted house, it seems like a harmless bit of mischief until the puppy crawls through a basement window and is lost. Colin promises to get her back. The place may be dark and creepy, but it can’t really be haunted. When the house turns out to be occupied by an attractive man who is willing to let him in, it seems like a lucky break … at first. Secrets. Sometimes Cat feels like he has nothing but secrets. No family, no freedom, not even a real name. Colin seems nice, but Cat doesn’t owe him anything, not when the risk of punishment for helping a stranger is so high. But he’s looking for a puppy, and Cat has a soft spot for dogs. And possibly also a soft spot for kind boys with soft lips. But the apparently simple task of finding a missing pet won’t be as easy as it sounds, because the house isn’t what it seems … and neither is Cat. Could Colin possibly still want Cat if he learns the truth? They won’t find out unless they manage to escape the darkness of the house. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
ADAM (SPEED DATING WITH THE DENIZENS OF THE UNDERWORLD 16) by Mia Bishop
Fate intervenes when Adam enters DeLux Cafe one night. Amongst the crowd of Speed Daters, there is one person who sets his soul on fire. Ella signed up for speed dating on a whim. Her carefully made plans start to unravel as her illness intensifies and she finds herself falling for the mysterious Adam. Thrust into a world she doesn’t understand, can Ella accept the truth about herself or will Adam be too late to save her? Amazon Kobo
WITCHFEST (WITCH WAY BOOK 4) by Shelley Dorey
What’s better than Paris in Springtime? Halloween in Salem! Sounds like fun, right? Not so bucking much! First of all, the gang broke up. Yup. Mike had enough of Maren’s waffling and split. Then Bev suddenly got ansty about going to Salem and high-tailed it like her ass was on fire. Which should have been the first clue that Salem would be bad news. The second harbinger was getting car-jacked by a geriatric Oracle with so-called visions of dire destruction. Pearl insists that not only would the witches in Salem face fire and death, but so would Mythicals, mankind and even Mother Earth herself. So, what’s a pair of middle-aged witches to do? Head straight into the belly of the beast, of course. To say that the issues they face are straightforward is the understatement of the year. Hell, it’s a tangled mess of lies and intrigue, involving a coven, ghosts and treachery. And some laughs, of course. And loyalty, wonder and yeah, love. Amazon KU
EARTH’S TOUCH (HER ELEMENTALS BOOK ONE) by Ivy Jack
“I felt Earth’s possessive touch, tasted its sweet fruit, and fell in love.” The hot and powerful Earth elemental discovers me alone in the woods after I was lured outside by a seductive evil. He saves me and learns I am his fated mate and the long-lost fifth element. He trains me to wield Earth’s magic, then insists I do the same with his brothers, who control Air, Water, and Fire. I can’t ignore the sizzling heat between us or how he handles my body with as much skill as his magic, but with my father, the King, gone, I must focus on protecting my people. Sodon and his dark monsters have grown too many, and they’re determined to have me for reasons I don’t yet understand. I fear turning my back on them, and yet, if I keep ignoring the prophecy to join with Earth, Air, Water, and Fire, it won’t be just my people I lose. Sodon’s dark forces will consume the entire world. Amazon KU
FRACTURED FANG: ALPHA by Jena Wade and Lorelai M Hart
Start your own pack, they said. It will be easy, they said. It was not. Alpha Wilder’s life has never been sunshine and roses, but he refused to let that keep him down. When he and his two closest friends couldn’t find a pack to call their own, they decided to forge one of their own. Everything was going well until their senses began to dull making it impossible to hunt or even protect themselves properly. They needed help and when the council let them down, they were left with one choice: asking an enforcer pack. Omega Franklin loves his life as a member of an enforcer pack. He gets to be his authentic self, not needing to hide his magical abilities like he did around the humans, they treat him like one of their own, despite his lack of fur, and they don’t look at him as any less capable despite being an omega. He had no desire leave his pack, until his alpha sent him on a mission. When a pack is need of a witch for help, Franklin is the enforcer for the job. He expects to go in, help the pack, and come home. Easy as that. And maybe it would be, but when Alpha Wilder’S scent is restored and claims Franklin is his fated, Franklin can’t leave and he isn’t sure if he wants to. AmazonKU
MARRIED TO A PIRATE (ROMANCING THE SEAS BOOK ONE) by Athena Rose
magine you’re engaged to marry a prince but your father gambles away your dowry and sells you to a pirate captain who you are forced to marry. He’s cold and ruthless so you run away but then you get captured by more pirates and just as they’re about to hurt you, your pirate husband shows up, with his sword to the captain’s throat as he roars, ”Touch my wife and I will destroy you all.” AmazonKU
BLOOD INFERNO (SHADE AND SHADOWS BOOK 1) by HB Jacks
Hey, a witch without magic has to make a living somehow. Becoming a lawyer wasn’t top of my list, but it’ll do. Enter Vincent Tepesh. Senior partner in Shades Law. Six foot four of dominant smoldering vampire. He’s claimed me as his blood mate, but I’m not falling for his dubious charms. Because there’s something going on here at Shades which isn’t right. Offices don’t just explode, dangerous shadow wraiths who want to kill me don’t appear out of nowhere and I know I have to find out the truth, to prove I’m a better lawyer than I am a witch. And the one person who can help me work all of this out in order to save my soul? You guessed it, my big bad vampire boss, the best lawyer in London. If we work together, we might survive this whole mess. The final problem? How not to fall for this delicious, dark vampire who I’m pretty certain just sees me as a snack. Amazon KU
GOLD IN LOCKS: A DARK FAIRYTALE ROMANCE by Alta Hensley
She trespassed into our world, innocent and vulnerable. She doesn’t belong here, but that won’t stop us from claiming her. We will lock her away in our mountain cabin, hidden deep in the forest. She’ll be compelled to obey and serve our darkest desires. Our beautiful golden-haired captive will learn to love the chains which bind her to us. Three brothers, each more beastly than the last. There will be no escape from this twisted fairytale. For there are three villains in this story. And in this ending… she is ours. Amazon KU
MADDIE MINE: BOULDER BEAR SHIFTERS by Rena Marks
Maddie had a plan to run away from her ex-husband. She never expected to leave late and stay at a small mountain lodge last minute. She didn’t expect the owner to be sexy and grumpy–or to shift into a bear right before her eyes. Now that she did see it, though, he isn’t going to let her go. But this time, being held captive has a completely different meaning. He’s caring and protective and she doesn’t want to run. This time, she’s found a family with him and his bear clan. Until the life she ran from threatens to invade. Can the bears protect her? Or will she pay the ultimate price for daring to leave?
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